According to some historians, in which American city was recycled paper first made?
A. Providence, RI
B. Boston, MA
C. Philadelphia, PA
D. Richmond, VA
E. Baltimore, MD
F. New York City (New Amsterdam), NY
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The answer is C. Philadelphia, PA
William Rittenhouse (1644 – 1708) is credited with making recycled paper in his paper mill. Paperhall.org writes "Mr. Rittenhouse could well be called America's father of recycling, since all of the mill's fiber for hand papermaking was obtained from discarded rags and cotton."
Other information about Rittenhouse are located at these sites:
http://www.paperhall.org/inductees/bios/1996/william_rittenhouse.php
http://www.ushistory.org/germantown/upper/rittenhouse.htm
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