Paper is required and used for anything and everything one can think of. With hundreds of final uses, paper satisfies many important human needs. In fact, it is an integral part of everyday life. The technological advance with computers and photocopiers has increased the consumption and wastage of paper. Indian consumption of paper is five kilograms per capita, with an expected growth rate of 6-7% per annum over the next five years.
By using paper carelessly, we contribute to the depleting forest cover, drastic climate change and water pollution. For every ton of paper, the paper industry guzzles up 2.8 tons of dry timber and 24,000 gallons of water, besides electricity and other resources. Pulp and paper industry is a major contributor in terms of air and water pollution.
Recycling of paper not only saves trees and minimises pollution, but also reduces the waste problem by utilizing waste material like used paper, cotton rags and unwanted biomass.
If each child saves one sheet of paper a day, then 40,000 trees are saved per year by students alone!
So use the resources very carefully and help in reusing & recycling.Make sure you spread the word and help create awareness amongst others.
Dont let the world crisis be a challenge to your moral imagination.
3 comments:
i absolutely agree. even if we agree to cut out unused sheets from discarded long books and use them (say, after binding 'em all together again), we can save a lotta paper. it has been my practise since ages.
waiting for more on this blog in particular...
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