During World War II, Americans were under mandatory rationing and recycling orders. Americans recycled tin cans, paper, tires, silk stockings, aluminum, car bumpers and more to
support manufacturing for the war and to alleviate shortages. Shoppers didn't have the choice of "paper or plastic" to carry or wrap their goods in, but used paper was valued. It's too bad people dropped the effort after the post-war boom. Paper is one of the easiest things we can keep out of landfills. Paper recycling is good for America.
Image: NARA
Image: NARA
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