Marcel Kooter
THE PAPER RECYCLING PROCESS
Circular economy
THE PAPER RECYCLING Process The paper recycling process works to take waste products made f rom paper that may otherwise go to landf ill and turn them into other, useful paper products. Recycling paper has myriad benef its for the environment.
Environmental Benefits One of the key benefits of recycling paper is that it reduces the number of trees that are cut down to meet demand for paper products. It also reduces the amount of waste that enters landfill sites, which in turn reduces the amount of methane produced. Making paper products through recycling also utilises less energy and less water than making paper directly from wood pulp.
Methods The most common method of recycling paper is to use chemicals and water to break down old or used paper products. Once broken down to a certain point, the paper mixture is then chopped up into smaller pieces and heated, which causes it to break down even further. This creates strands of cellulose or pulp, which can be strained and cleaned, turning it into a viable raw material for creating new paper.
Paper recycling is a key aspect of the circular economy.
Marcel Kooter
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