Paper recycling is the process of recovering waste paper and remaking it into new paper products. Globally, municipal solid waste consists of about 35% by weight of paper and paper products that are recyclable. Recycling paper adds value by turning waste into new paper products.

1. PAPER RECYCLING - ADDING VALUE TO WASTE
Paper recycling is the process of recovering waste paper and
remaking it into new paper products. It is estimated that on a
global basis municipal solid waste constitutes of about 35% by
weight of paper and paper products which are recyclable.
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