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Scientists can tell recycling reduces atmospheric emissions by knowing which of the following? o it takes more Btu to manufacture recycled products than new ones O recorded emissions from manufacturing plants are down there are fewer manufacturing plants now, thus reducing emissions 0 it takes less Btu to manufacture recycled products than new ones Mark this and return its science ​

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According to the Environmental Paper Network's Paper Calculator, it takes about 32 million BTUs of energy to produce 1 ton of virgin paper fiber. To produce 1 ton of recycled paper, it takes about 22 million BTUs.

so the answer could be it takes less Btu to manufacture recycled products than new ones