In 2009, the US book industry committed to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 20 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050. Using recycled paper requires 20 to 30 per cent less energy and water, and causes less air and water pollution. By 2010, the use of recycled paper increased from 5 per cent in 2004 to 24 per cent, and the use of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) paper increased from 5 per cent in 2002 to 16 per cent.[11]