Schools need to buy less paper. Fewer trees need to be cut. Landfills have less room for other trash. Recycling consumes more energy than making new paper.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Some schools have programs to recycle paper products such as student papers, newspapers, and cardboard boxes. Which of these statements describes a positive effect of recycling paper products?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Schools need to buy less paper.
- Fewer trees need to be cut.
- Landfills have less room for other trash.
- Recycling consumes more energy than making new paper.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Fewer trees need to be cut.