The goal is to make the Biggest (largest) Paper Ball
to show people how much paper they waste, we really encourage recycling, that's why we only work with used Paper and Masking tape wich is recycled paper with glue.
And we hope that we can break the world record.
How much paper do we use in the United States each year?
About 85 million tons of paper and paperboard. (1)
Each year, more than 2 billion books, 350 million magazines, and 24 billion newspapers are published. (3)
The average American uses approximately one 100-foot-tall Douglas fir tree in paper and wood products per year. (4)
How much paper and paperboard is recycled every year?
Paper accounts for more than a third of all recyclables collected in the US, by weight. Nearly 44 million tons of paper and paperboard were recovered in 2006—a recycling rate of over 50 percent. (1)
About 88 percent of newspaper and 72 percent of corrugated cardboard were recovered in 2006. (1)
In 2007, the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 360 pounds for each person living in the US, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. (2)
What products can be made from recycled paper?
Besides easily recognizable paper products (e.g, writing paper or paper towels), more than 5,000 products can be made from recycled paper, including:
Masking tape
Paper money
Globes
Bandages
Dust masks
Hospital gowns
Coffee filters
Lamp shades
Car insulation
Animal bedding
Planting pots for seedlings
Egg cartons
Who invented paper and when?
Ts'ai Lun in 105 AD. To find out more facts about paper visit Paper University
What are the recycling rates for different recovered paper grades?
In 2006, the recycling rates for different recovered paper grades were as follows (1):
Newspapers: 88 percent
Corrugated boxes: 72 percent
Office paper: 66 percent
Magazines: 41 percent
Telephone directories: 19 percent
Where do the papermaking materials come from?
In the United States, they come from three primary sources:
Recycled paper: 33 percent
Whole trees and other plants: 33 percent
Wood chips and scraps from sawmills: 33 percent
source (3) Sources