Why is papermaking an environmental concern?

It uses harsh chemicals and much water.

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  1. It avoids all chemicals
  2. It uses harsh chemicals and much water ✔
  3. It uses no water at all

Why: Papermaking raises concerns due to harsh chemicals, large water use, and contamination risks.

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Answer: It uses harsh chemicals and much water. Papermaking raises concerns due to harsh chemicals, large water use, and contamination risks.

  1. Papermaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking
    due to its use of harsh chemicals, its need for large amounts of water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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