While at least three people have emerged as victors for the staggering $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot in California, Tennessee and Florida, most of us are probably weeping into our losing tickets.
Literally.
That's right: the losing lotto tickets discarded in a fit of sadness, rage, and/or utter disappointment are recycled into napkins and other paper products.
According to a spokesperson from SCA — the manufacturer behind paper-goods producer Tork — every one pound of non-golden tickets is recycled to make 89 Tork napkins, which are distributed at restaurants and other businesses across the United States. So, an estimated 1.32 billion tickets sold for the once-in-a-lifetime jackpot means that Tork will be able to produce a lot of linens.
It also means that whenever you stretch your wallet for a nice meal, there are paper products there to remind you that you're not $1.5 billion richer.
Here's the good news: At least your crushed hopes and dreams will help the environment.
