Why does the woman want to take old newspapers and paper bags with her?

W: I’m going over to the recycling center this afternoon. Would you like me to take your old newspaper and paper bags along?.
M: I do have a lot of papers and magazines down in the basement. Volunteers used to come by these apartments  regularly to collect waste paper. I still save it but people seldom ask for it nowadays and I have never gone to the recycling center myself.
W: That’s typical. A few years ago people were really enthusiastic about reusing waste paper. Unfortunately, interest has been decreasing lately. Manufacturers now use waste paper for things like paper bags, towels, and boxes. But the demand is down. I think they need to find new commercial uses for recycled paper.
M: I suppose things like greeting cards, calendars and writing paper could be made from it too. But recycled paper usually has a color which is not bright, doesn’t it?
W: Well, it would not be suitable for art books or high quality magazine paper. But who cares about the dull color if waste paper can take the place of virgin wood pulp and so help to preserve forests.
M: You are right, I’ll bring my waste paper over to your apartment in a little while. Thanks for offering to take it.