Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

Question

a.
Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.
b.
Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.
c.
Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.
d.
Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The statement that is not true is:

A. Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.

While recycling helps conserve resources, the specific claim that recycling one ton of newspaper saves exactly 100 trees is often considered an overestimation and can vary based on various factors such as paper production processes and tree species.