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Definitions in Paper Recycling Present Problems

By: Martha Franklin

Paper companies in the United States will be recycling 40 percent of their material, if they comply with the commitments they have made. However, a president of a recycled paper sales company points out that the paper industry considers mill scrap, which had never been meant for public consumption, recycled paper.

It is no secret that this includes paper spoiled in the mill and in production. (including the trimmings that are left when envelopes are produced) in figures on recycling, yet other plants (the production of newspapers, magazines and similar distributions) in addition "recycle" since de-inking tools were designed, but is it reported in the same proportions? The definition of recycling has become a major concern, as manufacturers become increasing concerned about appearing environmentally responsible, due to increased regulation.

When you hear the term "recycling", you probably think of bundles of newspapers or bags of aluminum cans. It is, however, quite a bit more detailed when discussing paper making. Included in the recycling are printing overruns, and mill and processing errors.

"Recycled" paper has never been clearly defined by many government agencies in various government programs designed to encourage purchase of recycled paper. The standards as to which paper will be labeled recycled vary from ink removal to using only mill waste.

The target of 40% can be reached very easily by manufacturers when mill waste and industrial cuttings are counted as recycled paper. The problem of collection and processing of office and household waste paper will not be solved by this alone. Instead of dumping the waste in landfills, the industry must recycle.

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