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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby
But the bigger oddity of paper recycling is that it takes more energy to recycle paper than to use virgin pulp.
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Oh, China. I knew it was in the Orient. So recycled paper saves trees, but increases carbon output. Lovely.
At least if the ship was headed back to china it may as well cary something back, huh? I would think it takes more fuel to push a heavy ship as compared to an empty one, though. But I'm not sure.
It's so confusing to know what the best thing for the planet is when it comes to being green.
I agree with Kermit......
It's not easy being green!