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Role of paper industry in deforestation

by Sachin Regmi | 26-01-2019 02:21


We need paper and paper is processed pulps of trees and cotton. Thus, the larger demand of paper is related to greater deforestation and it is a matter of serious issue of 21st century. The paper industry globally -receives 1-billion-gallon water annually, kills 10 million trees, use 250 million gallons of oil and produce 1.5billion waste. preservatives and printing on the paper are associated with cancer causing chemicals like lead. thus, are harmful to human body. According to a report 10% of global deforestation is due to wood products including furniture and paper. in this regard, Sustainable forestry is the best solution. Growing trees for the same purpose and planting double what we are using. Going paper less is another best alternative. With advancement of technologies, it is possible to go paperless in various fields including big meetings and university students. Whatever the solution be It is high time to act for it.