how is recycling of paper beneficial to us (8points)
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•Saves Space in Landfills-
Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes up about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
•Saves Energy and Water
Making recycled paper pulp, compared to generating pulp from trees and other plants to make new paper products, consumes less energy and water.
•Reduces Greenhouse Gases
Recycling paper reduces methane and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
•Preserving Resources
Recycling paper preserves trees and forests.
There are numerous benefits of recycling paper.
Some of the most notable ones that comes along with recycling paper include
• Reduced energy usage
• Increased water saving
• Lowered air and water pollution
• Reduced greenhouse gaseous emissions
• Reduced consumption of fresh raw-materials
• Improved landfill space with less of trash and litter
• Increased preservation of trees and forests
• Enhanced environmental quality and general public health