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<p>Recycled food and beverage cartons can be turned into anything from paper towels to office paper to wallboard. (NAPS)</p>

Myths And Facts About Recycling Cartons

(NAPSI)—Recycling is one of the easiest ways the average person can help the environment. Not only does recycling prevent items from ending up in landfills, it reduces the amount of raw materials used to make new products. Here are some myths and facts about recycling commonly used food and beverage cartons:

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