Paper is the largest component of municipal solid waste in the U.S., filling up more than 40% of our landfills. But last year over half of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling, which means that over 51 million tons of paper is being recovered for recycling each year. Natural Value 100% recycled compostable facial tissues are a great start to replacing the things you use on an every day basis with their eco-friendly counterpart.