According to Ecology Communications, Inc., almost 4,000,000,000 trees are cut down each year just to make paper products. That means the average person uses 749 lbs. of paper each year (over five times the weight of an average adult!) Not only does cutting down so many trees hurt the environment with pollution, deforestation, and reducing the wildlife environment for animals, but it also creates a lot of landfill waste. If not recycled, it will account for 35% of all municipal solid waste.
Choosing promotional products made of recycled paper is an easy way for your organization to reduce its environmental impact.
Notebooks, jotters, journals, padfolios, and Post-It Notes are now being made of recycled paper, and can be printed with your company logo. Many companies already use these items in their promotions or for meetings and conferences; switching to the recycled version is an easy way to go green without sacrificing quality or promotional impact.

Just as importantly, remember to recycle these promotional products when they are used up, just as you would your newspaper, cardboard, magazines, and packaging.