Every ton of paper recycled saves

More than 3.3 cubic yards of landfills

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Less than 3.3 cubic yards of landfills

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The correct option is A More than 3.3 cubic yards of landfills
Every ton of paper recycled saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, and if measured by weight, more paper is recovered for recycling than plastic, aluminum, and glass combined. And according to EPA, by recycling one ton of paper 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil can be saved.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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