How many times have you tossed a newspaper, magazine or printer paper in the trash and not a recycle bin .  I think we are all guilty of doing that from time to time.  But did you know in 2008, according to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) paper and paperboard products represent the largest portion of our municipal waste stream (e.g., trash). In 2008, paper and paperboard products accounted for about 77 million tons of all materials in the municipal waste stream.  That’s a lot of paper! When paper is  recycled instead of making it from new material generates 74 percent less air pollution and uses 50 percent less water.

Recycling should always be something we think about when at home, school or in the workplace. It should be made easy and convenient to put our paper waste in the right place.  For example, simply place recycle bins next to printers, garbage cans, or anywhere a lot of paper is disposed of.  Posting recycle signs and labels will help remind people to recycle as well as reinforce your recycling policies.  Seton has recycling signs, labels and bins to help you start or continue your recycling best practices.

Did you know this about Recycling?

• Recycling protects and expands U.S. manufacturing jobs and increases U.S. competitiveness.
• Recycling reduces the need for land filling and incineration.
• Recycling prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.
• Recycling saves energy.
• Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change
• Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals.
• Recycling helps sustain the environment for future generations.

For more recycling information visit EPA

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