The symbol for recycling is a circle of arrows which indicate a loop, or continuous cycle.

The paper recycling process includes collecting waste paper for recycling, reusing products (such as using the blank side for notes), and purchasing new paper products made from recycled content. By using recycled content products, we are "closing the loop," or completing the circle. This is especially important since 36% of the average landfill is comprised of paper.

With 95% of our native forests in the U.S. gone, and only 3.9% of California's old growth redwoods remaining it is important to recycle. Reusing and recycling materials are only part of the effort needed to reduce the strain on environmental resources. Consumers must also purchase goods created from recycled materials in order to complete the circle.