 |
The production of recycled paper consumes around 70% less energy and causes around 95% less air pollution
than the production of virgin paper. With each UK household producing a whopping 250-300kg of paper waste
per annum, it’s very important we work together towards a more sustainable future. |
 |
| The average UK family throws away 6 trees worth of paper per year. |
 |
| The energy saved by recycling a tonne of paper could power an average 3-bedroom house for a year. |
 |
The average household throws away around 13,000 pieces of paper per year, most of which is packaging
and junk mail. |
 |
| 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials. |
