Only about 53% of paper is recycled, according to the American Forest and Paper Association.
The average American office worker goes through an estimated 10,000 pieces of paper a year.
27% of all waste is paper waste, according to the EPA.
Each office worker requires about $200 per year in office supplies, most of which is either paper or paper-related (pens, staples, toner, etc.). The amount is $1,000 per year for law firms.
For every $1 spent on printing documents, businesses incur another $6 on their handling and distribution.
The amount of paper produced by the average company is growing by about 25% each year, according to a study by Gartner.