- In Australia 31% of energy used by the pulp & paper sector comes from renewable sources (Biomass & hydro).
- Typical of trends worldwide, Australian paper producers reduced energy consumption per tonne of
production by 24% between 1990 - 2003, with further savings made in recent years.
- Similarly in keeping with world-wide trends, CO2 emissions per tonne of production in Australia reduced
by an estimated 21% during 1990 - 2003.
- Water used per tonne of production has reduced by approximately 63% since 1990, with water being
used on average up to 5 times in the process.
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