7/24/13
Recycled paper is good for the environment. It's also more energy- and water-efficient to make new paper products from old paper than from virgin wood pulp. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, contaminants in paper recycling can ruin a load of recyclable paper, forcing the recycler to send it to the landfill. So be sure to remove plastic covers and spiral bindings from reports, peel off stickers and labels, and toss paper if there is any food waste on it.