Using Paper Saves Trees – a South African Perspective

Source: thepaperstory.co.za Published: June 7, 2017 We can all agree that “digital is not going away” – it is very much a part of our world. I’m using it to publish this post. But even in this multimedia, multiplatform world, paper is not going away either. And that’s...

5 Ways We Can Decrease Our Paper Consumption and Save Our Planet

Source: ict-pulse.com Published: April 20, 2016 Although we are supposedly living more digital lives, paper consumption globally has been increasing. Here are five ways we use less paper in our work lives. Posted by Michele Marius In today’s society, many of us pride...

The Benefits of Recycling Paper

Source: americas-stirfry.com Published: May 5, 2016 By admine ricasst Listed here are some of the environmental and money saving benefits of recycling paper… Saves Trees – The obvious reason to recycle paper is for saving trees which provide vital oxygen for the...

How Paper Shredding is Saving the Environment

Source: mobilerecordshredders.com Published: May 4, 2017 It’s more than just a piece of paper you are shredding. It’s also something that help better the environment if disposed of correctly. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, when you throw paper...

Zero Waste Buying Co-Op

Source: eurekarecycling.org Published: May 3, 2017 Every spring and fall, Eureka Recycling coordinates a buying cooperative that allows individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Twin Cities area to purchase recycled paper and compostable products at a reduced...

Woojai Lee Transforms Recycled Paper Into Brick-Like Furniture

Source: designboom.com Published: May 3, 2017 woojai lee is a korean-new zealander artist who explores paper recycling in more sustainable ways. indeed, this material is one of the most produced and discarded in the world. although it can be recycled, the process is...

Recovering and Recycling Paper Has Saved Energy

Source: eia.gov Published: October 14, 2016 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on American Forest and Paper Association Principal contributor: Paul Otis The recovery, or recycling, of paper and paperboard has increased from 34% of supply in 1990 to...

Paper Waste Converted into Eco-Friendly Aerogel

Source: newatlas.com Published: February 5, 2016 There’s aerogel in that thar paper Shutterstock By Ben Coxworth Known as “frozen smoke” because of their milky translucent appearance, aerogels are among the world’s lightest solid materials. Consisting of 99.8...