Recycled paper uses 55% less water than new paper and helps to preserve our forests. Recycling not only saves trees but also helps to minimize the pollutant effects of paper production on the environment as well. Recycled paper reduces water pollution by 35%, reduces air pollution by 74%, and eliminates many toxic pollutants. Every ton of paper recycled saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. 

Finally, recycling is an energy saver as well, as using recycled paper produces 60%-70% energy savings over using virgin pulp.

Bottled water is the single largest growth area among all beverages, that includes alcohol, juices and soft drinks. Per capita consumption has more than doubled over the last decade, from 10.5 gallons in 1993 to 22.6 in 2003, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation.

The growth has been even more impressive in terms of water bottles sold: from 3.3 billion in 1997 to 15 billion in 2002.

But most bottled water is consumed away from home, usually at a park, in an office or even while driving — areas where there's usually no recycling.