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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.

Recycling usually brings to mind old cans or newspapers. It is, however, quite a bit more detailed when discussing paper making. Paper to be recycled included printing overruns, cuttings from processing, and excesses, which include those spoiled in the mill.

As a result of inconsistent definitions as to what actually constitutes recycled material, Government purchasing programs designed to provide recycling incentives are flawed. The definition of recycled varies: some allow any paper made from mill waste to be labeled as such, while others only apply the term to particular fiber contents from which the ink has been eliminated.

The target of 40% can be reached very easily by manufacturers when mill waste and industrial cuttings are counted as recycled paper. An additional problem is that of the collection and recycling of paper used in homes and offices. The waste being generated really needs to be recycled with in the industry, otherwise it is just going to add to the ever growing burden being placed on our landfills.

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