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Yet another paper question
Zelimpdna:
Very true.
In fact Australia has a very good system of managing tree-felling, as does Guyana, who replace every single tree felled with a new one.
Unfortunately though, not all countries operate a 'replace whatever is taken' policy, or have specific tree farms for paper, wood etc. Plus, despite the fact that for the reasons you outlined it's better to buy new, the fact remains something needs to be done with the waste. Recycling in its current form isn't the answer, but neither are landfills or incineration.