Paper waste: US consumed 663 lbs. of paper per person, vs. 448 lbs. in the UK and 136 lbs. in Mexico. - video short The Secret Life Of Paper

This video short, The Secret Life of Paper, is a good lesson is just how wasteful we are of paper and the terrible effect this has on the environment. Have a watch and see how you can cut down. One of several goals I have is to end all paper magazines I receive by the end of the year.

Americans consume more paper than anyone else on the planet. In 2006, Americans consumed 663 pounds of paper per person, versus 448 pounds in the UK and 136 pounds in Mexico. Yet very few of us stop to think about what constitutes responsible paper usage. Most are also unaware of the connection between the production and consumption of paper and global warming. In fact, the pulp and paper industry is the fourth largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the US manufacturing sector.