The process of recycling paper involves sorting paper products by composition, baling paper into blocks for transportation, shredding paper into pulp by mixing with water, washing and filtering the pulp to remove contaminants, bleaching the pulp to whiten it, pressing and drying the pulp into sheets, and rolling the dried sheets into large rolls of finished recycled paper ready for reuse.

1. Process of Recycling Paper
The process of recycling paper follows these steps:
Sorting
First, a segregation of paper products is done, depending upon the composition and extent of
deterioration. Some types of paper can be mixed while others cannot, based on the recycling
process.
Baling
A baling machine is used to press paper into blocks, for easier handling and transportation.
Cardboard balers are hydraulic machines specially designed for cardboard and corrugate
recycling.
Shredding
This stage involves reducing the paper to shreds and creating pulp by mixing it with water.
Washing
A slush is created by washing and filtering the pulp to remove contaminants. Additives such as
dyes and coatings can be introduced at this stage.
Bleaching
Hydrogen peroxide or Chlorine can be used to whiten the pulp at this stage.
Pressing
Sheets of paper pulp are pressed to remove water and maintain uniform thickness, and then
run through heated rollers to dry completely.
Rolling
Large rolls of finished product are created, ready to be used once again.
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