Recycling of Paper and Reforestation

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What is Recycling of paper?

• The process by which waste paper is turned into new paper products is called Recycling of Paper.

• It takes about 17 trees to make one tonne of
• These trees take many years to grow but hardly a few hours to convert into sheets of paper.
• Recycling papers prevent cutting of trees.

What are the Advantages of Recycling Paper?

• A single sheet of paper can be recycled and reused for about 6-7 times over. There are huge factories which recycle waste
• The bagasse of sugarcane is now used to make paper. This helps in saving
• Recycling of paper will also save the amount of energy and fuel used in making paper.

What is Reforestation?

• The process of regenerating or replanting forest areas that have been destroyed or damaged for the benefits of mankind is called Reforestation.
• A land that is cleared of trees will only get back to its former state when it is replaced with
• However, care must be taken that the plants of the same species must be planted. The soil has nutrients that are suitable for this particular species
• The climatic conditions are also conducive to these species. Thus, it is advisable to re- grow plants of the same species.

What is Natural Reforestation?

• Some trees will grow back on their own where trees have been cut down only for timber and the roots are left intact. This process is called Natural Reforestation.
• This happens if the land has not been used for any other
• However, all these measures are time-consuming and require many years to get back all the lost tress.
• So, the best measures would be to reuse the paper and other resources, recycle whatever is possible, and reduce our needs and
• This would ensure proper conservation of both plants and animals.

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