Top 5 paper-recycling countries

For every 1,000 Americans, 160 tons of paper are recycled each year. That's about 320 pounds per person. When it comes to recycling paper, the United States ranks 7th in the word. Here are the countries that recycle the most paper per 1,000 of their citizens each year:

No.1 - Sweden (186 tons)

No.2 - Austria (186 tons)

No.3 - Switzerland (179 tons)

No.4 - Germany (176 tons)

No.5 - Netherlands (162 tons)