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Paper production is not a major cause of deforestation, but actually saves forests. |
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For every tree logged in managed forests, 3-4 are replanted. |
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Forest certification promotes wood from managed forests. |
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The annual increase of forest cover in Europe is equivalent to more than 1.5 million football pitches. |
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Over 80% of young people cannot live without paper because they think it is useful. |
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Reading a newspaper can consume 20% less carbon than viewing news online. |
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Paper fibres can be recycled up to six times. |
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Paper is truly sustainable, with waste fully recoverable ready for recycling into new paper. |
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Over 80% of corrugated packaging is collected and recycled. |
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Over half of the energy used in Europe paper mills is carbon neutral. |