Question

Recycled paper requires more chemicals and causes more harm to environment than new paper.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

For explanation: The given statement is false. Recycled paper uses lesser chemicals than new paper. Recycling of paper is an example of the sustainable use of resources. Recycled or secondary fibers are an important raw material in terms of volume and utilization for the paper industry in many countries, due to market pressures resulting from government legislation, increasing public awareness of issues like sustainability and a dwindling supply of virgin fibers in some regions.