What does the EPA say recycling does compared with making virgin paper?

Causes less water and air pollution.

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  1. Causes less water and air pollution ✔
  2. Causes more air pollution
  3. Uses no water at all

Why: The EPA found recycling causes 35 percent less water pollution and 74 percent less air pollution than virgin paper.

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Recycling clears the air.
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Answer: Causes less water and air pollution. The EPA found recycling causes 35 percent less water pollution and 74 percent less air pollution than virgin paper.

  1. Paper recycling en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_recycling
    recycling causes 35% less water pollution and 74% less air pollution
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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