 The use of resources to print something with such a short lifespan was criticised on environmental grounds.Westminster City Council estimated that free newspapers made up a quarter of all rubbish in the West End, much of which went un-recycled, although some stations have positioned recycling bins at entrances and exits specifically for the purpose of recycling free papers.On 20 August 2009, it was announced that "The London Paper" would cease publication due to consistent losses.