The main stages of processing scrap paper and cardboard into new products include collection and sorting, where materials are gathered and separated by type and quality. Next, the materials are shredded and pulped, breaking them down into a slurry. This pulp is then cleaned to remove contaminants before being dewatered and dried, forming sheets of recycled paper or cardboard. Finally, the processed material is converted into new products through various manufacturing processes.
Cardboard can be recycled into new cardboard products, paper products, and even building materials like insulation and packaging materials.
As with any paper product, cardboard is repulped when it is recycled and made into new paper products.
Cardboard and paper are the two major options here, but some cardboard recycling centers may allow more.
Paper products and cardboard
Trees are converted to lumber, mulch, or paper products.
We separate cardboard from paper and plastic to enhance recycling efficiency and quality. Cardboard is typically thicker and made from different fibers, requiring specific processing methods. Separating these materials prevents contamination, ensuring that each type can be recycled into high-quality products. Additionally, plastic recycling often involves different chemical processes, making it essential to keep these materials distinct.
only untreated wood, cardboard, and paper products
Yes, cardboard is made from paper because it is composed of layers of compressed paper fibers. The main difference between cardboard and regular paper is that cardboard is thicker and sturdier due to its multiple layers.
No. Cardboard is a paper product.
The cycle of paper involves the following stages: 1) Harvesting trees for wood pulp; 2) Processing the wood pulp into paper through pulping, bleaching, and drying; 3) Distribution and use of paper by consumers; 4) Collection and recycling of used paper into new products or disposal in landfills.
Many products produced by the industry are traditional office supplies, such as file folders, index cards, and paper rolls for business machines.
A cardboard box.