Everyone knows well about the extensive use of paper all over the world. However, the thing to consider is that, what we do with waste papers. If we do not recycle the waste papers, we commit a rime of polluting our environment. To avoid this crime and play a role in paper recycling, it is necessary to know some facts about paper recycling which are as follows.
1. Paper Recycling Process
Paper recycling means making useful paper products by processing of waste papers. Water and chemicals are used to extract cellulose and other by-products by chopping and heating of mixture of used paper.
2. Benefits of Paper Recycling
Energy saving, reduction in landfill as well as control of air and water pollution are the key benefits of paper recycling which we get along with new recycled paper.
3. Types of Used Paper of Recycling
There are three types of used paper for recycling which are a Pre Consumer waste, Post consumer waste and Mill brook.
4. Impact of Paper Recycling on The Environment
Paper recycling means saving on trees from cutting which ultimately leads to healthy and green effects on our environment.
5. Interesting Facts
Calculations say that electricity saving by one ton paper recycling is 4000 kWh. Similarly, paper recycling contributes to 35% less landfill, 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution.