Keep Nelson Beautiful: Recycling Paper

Recycling Paper - It's Easy

40% of our household waste is paper. It is easy to recycle paper in Nelson County because it is all "mixed paper." That means you can put newsprint, magazines, notebook paper, cereal boxes, cardboard etc. all in the same bin. Keep a paper grocery bag or small cardboard box handy at home as a receptacle for recycled paper. Flatten boxes to conserve space.

The paper industry is the third largest consumer of energy in the U.S. Making recycled paper uses 60% less energy. So by recycling we not only save trees, but we also significantly reduce energy consumption.

For more insight into paper recycling visit
http://www.tappi.org/paperu/all_about_paper/earth_answers/Recycle1.htm