ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Environmental issues with paper

Environmental issues with paper happen because paper products are made from trees. Trees help to take carbon dioxide (bad things for the environment) out of the air and turn it into oxygen (good things for the environment). When we cut down trees, less oxygen is made and more carbon dioxide is left in the air. That's why it's important to use paper wisely and be careful not to waste it.