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Bio of the Purple Paper Eater

Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Papyrus recyclasaurus
Weight: over 27,000 pounds
Natural Habitat: Can be seen foraging through offices in our area
Diet:  A high fiber diet consisting of mixed paper

The Beginning of the Purple Paper Eater:

 

The Purple Paper Eater was born back in the 90s when there was a vision for recycling of office paper in Knoxville.  Just a kid back then, “little purple” was just starting to work on his appetite for tons and tons of paper.  After years of experience underneath his belt, the PPE can now consume up to 6 tons of paper in his belly.  He spends his off hours digesting the paper he has consumed and dreams of having a fleet of little purples one day if he finds his special lady.  Bob Huffman accompanies him on his journeys into the community in search of the most mixed paper that they can find. 

 

 

 

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