There are numerous advantages in recycling waste paper. One of the most notable advantages is that it saves space in landfills. Approximately 35% of all municipal waste in the United States is made up of paper products, and only about 40% of that paper is recycled. By recycling your old paper products, you will actively reduce your carbon footprint, and create space in landfills for products that cannot be recycled. The benefit of reducing the amount of paper in landfills is that it reduces the amount of greenhouses gases landfills produce. When paper decomposes in landfills, it produces methane and carbon dioxide, both of which contribute to global climate change. Another notable advantage to recycling is that it preserves precious resources, specifically trees, forests, and water. Recycling one ton of paper can save up to 17 trees and 7 thousand gallons of water. Considering that most businesses still use paper, and generate waste paper recycling can drastically help the environment. The last and most important advantage to recycling your waste paper is that it will help save your business money. Instead of having to pay for a garbage collection service, your business can actually get paid for the waste that you produce. The more waste you produce, the more you will be paid!