A single tree can produce 8,333 sheets of paper according to the University of Maine. Paper originated in ancient Egypt and recycling hit a record high in the US in 2009.
According to estimates calculated at the University of Maine, it is possible for a single tree to produce 8,333 sheets of paper, equal to 16.67 reams. This calculation assumes a tree 40 feet (12.2 m) tall and 6-8 inches (about 15-20 cm) in diameter. The calculation does not take into account the thickness and type of paper produced or the fact that other materials such as sawdust may also be used in the paper formula.
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The origin of paper can be traced back to ancient Egypt. As early as 3000 BC, the stem strips of the Cyperous papyrus plant were softened in the waters of the River Nile, then layered at right angles. Papyrus was dried in direct sunlight, then pounded to produce a piece of paper suitable for writing.
Paper recycling hit a record high in the United States in 2009. During that year, 63.4% of the paper used in the nation was recovered for recycling purposes.
As of 2012, nearly 40% of the fiber used in the manufacturing of new paper products in the United States was derived from recycled materials.
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