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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker
Trees used for paper are a crop and a vital part of the economy.
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There is a question of efficiency. With less wasted paper, there would be less trees needed in the Tree Farm. Therefore, less machinery using polluting tractors and small gas engines for cutting. Less pollution from sawmills and paper factories. Less large trucks transporting the tree and paper products - less wear on roads and accidents. Yes, some paper and smaller tree farms would still be needed. And yes, some jobs would be lost, but A.I. and robotics are inevitably reducing jobs anyway. Lots of social changes then!