Posts Tagged ‘recycled paper’

I am concerned about the massive amount of paper that comes through my post box every month. Even if it is recycled paper, it seems to me it is still a burden on our environment. Or am I wrong?
There is a paper-recycling bin just over the street. So, I regularly walk from my post-box to the bin to dump a lot of mail which I haven’t even opened. What a waste!

I was talking to someone who said that it takes more energy and money to recyle paper than it is to make it from raw materials.

Things to consider (all following situations is under the assumed condition that there are enough recyling facilities around so transportation won’t be a major factor.)

-What’s being recycled (paper, plastic and metal)
-Enviromental impact
-Energy cost
-Money

Please back your answer with sources or be someone that’s capable of answer this question with expert opinion.