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This article discusses the issues surrounding paper recycling as of August 2005. While recycling has grown since the 1990s, the issue of virgin fibre sourcing remains controversial. Forests, the natural source of raw material, face problems as paper companies continue to cut down trees in their quest for making as much money as possible. Despite the numerous problems, much of the industry is at least attempting to respond to its environmental challenges. Arguably, only increased global cooperation can take the industry closer to true sustainability. INSET: Recycling.