Paper once used is often discarded as waste. The word "waste" refers to something that is "no longer serving a purpose," something "without value." The amount of post consumer paper-a major solid waste - is gradually increasing and its treatment and disposal has become a major social and environmental problem. Proper processing and recycling of waste can greatly reduce environmental pollution. Recycling is environmentally favorable for a variety of reasons. First, it conserves material resources and second, it conserves fuel. Resources saved per ton of paper recycling are 17 trees, 275 pounds...