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Almost 69% of all old newspapers in the United States were
recovered and recycled in 1999, representing more than 9 million
tons of old newspapers out of a total supply of nearly 13 million
tons.1
The newspaper recycling rate has climbed steadily each year since
1988 when the newspaper and newsprint industries, with the help
of communities, made recycling a priority. |
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These statistics are calculated on short tons. To convert
to metric tons, divide the number of short tons by 1.1023.
Source:
American Forest and Paper Association |
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