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What natural resources are saved by recycling one ton of paper?

Recycling 1 ton of paper saves an average of 7,000 gallons (26 liters) of water; 3.3 cubic yards (2.5 cubic meters) of landfill space; 3 barrels of oil (1 barrel equals 42 gallons); 17 trees; and 4,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity (enough energy to power the average home for 6 months).

Source: Gale Book of Averages, p. 428.

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