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The article focuses on the declining use of paper in U.S. households. The ubiquitous use of microcomputers has resulted in fewer homes using paper for work, home finances, or school, and the idea of a paperless environment is increasing accepted. At the same time, the use of paper is rapidly expanding in developing countries such as China.

Announces the resumption of the full recycling of glass, plastic, metal and paper in New York City after a disruption of almost two years. Discussion of the changes in the program; Number of workers hired by the Sanitation Department for the new recycling duties; Identification of the factors for a recycling program to become successful.

Delves into the issue whether or not tissue was invented in New York.

Analyzes the consumer paper market in the United States. Condition of the retail market; Prices for the high-end papers; Information on several paper companies.

Presents the impact of the rising paper prices on the book publishing industry in the United States. Causes for the hike in price; Efforts of publishers to face the price hike; Comments of paper suppliers.

Reports on a shortage of paper at elementary schools all over the United States due to rising paper prices. Impact of the paper shortage on students and teachers; Reason for the rise in paper prices; Calls for paper donations from parents and businesses.