Making paper is both energy and water intensive. In 2021, the industry’s global carbon footprint was estimated to be 190 million tonnes – a figure that is expected to rise until 2030, when paper production is projected to peak. I guess we use a LOT of paper!! Although my work life is digital and I rarely print anything, I get paper junk mail (catalogs and fliers) all the time by US Postal Service. And, my kids use a lot of toilet paper and paper towels!
We can all use less paper, but science can also help reduce the carbon footprint of paper making.
