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by cpach 1822 days ago
Any use of resources has an ecological impact that needs to be weighed against the benefits.

Same with driving a car, eating meat, buying a new shirt instead of second hand, buying new furniture instead of second hand, flying, buying disposable diapers for your kid instead of textile diapers, etc.

There’s nothing special with paper in this regard.

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You are right. Also please note that I do not drive a car, nor do I consume meat. Also, I take great lengths to avoid single use items or use them multiple times.

None of it makes me a better/conscious person but I felt it was necessary to address some of your points

I applaud you for this!