Paper affects the environment because of deforestation happening in the United States and around the world over 9,000,000 million trees cut down in 2024. Paper uses a lot of energy and water to be produced, paper also causes air pollution while being produced. Paper makes up 26% of all waste in landfills. Also, did you know even 80% of people who live in the United States live in the forest? It is also home to a lot of animals like Orangutans, sabertooth tigers, and all living birds. Those are many reasons why you should have less paper and those are the two reasons.