Recycled Paper Products

[Swifty]

There is a vast array of paper products that can be replaced with recycled paper counterparts. Some include toilet paper, napkins, towels, office paper and so forth. The fact is that Americans use so much office paper that a year's worth supply would stretch from LA to NY and stand more than 12 feet tall.

[TheCamper]

You are right, it is a shame that we don't use recycled paper products more often because not only that it helps preserving forests it costs less.

[CleanGreen]

Not only do they use a lot of office paper,but you should see the amount of paper thrown in the trash at a school! It kills me! Our school kind of tries to go green by putting out recycling bins for paper, cans, and plastic bottles; but in the classroom so many kids and TEACHERS throw away the paper in the trash! Sometimes I will take it out of the trash and recycle it, but other times I won't (like when a kids throw tissues in the trash).

So many kids also don't recycle the water bottles they buy at school for lunch too. They could also be recycling their milk cartons as well, but no one enforces it. Schools across America need to start going green because on a daily basis they accumulate so much garbage.

[HippieGirl]

I agree; schools really need to go green. Of course we can all do our own part but schools and businesses can make an even bigger impact.

[MsEco]

This is so true. We use a lot of paper and just throw them away without even thinking that they can be re-used with just a little stroke of concern and creativity...Teachers should let their students use the back portion of their paper. Used sheets can also be made into paper crafts. I have also tried making baskets using old newspapers and use them to organize some of my items.

[SarahC]

Using cloth instead of paper (for bags, towels, diapers, menstrual products, and toilet paper) is an even better eco-friendly option than recycled paper products. Some of those green options only work for the home though.