Sept. 28, 2009 - How much paper do we use in the United States each year?

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Story Published: Sep 28, 2009 at 2:30 PM PST

Story Updated: Sep 28, 2009 at 12:25 PM PST

By KATU News Producers

Answer: According to the EPA, the United States uses about 85 million tons of paper and paperboard each year.  To put it into perspective, the average American uses approximately one 100-foot-tall Douglas Fir tree in paper and wood products per year.

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