Because of raising environmental issues people have become extremely conscious of their decisions and started taking decisions which would help in avoiding environmental degradation and at the same time there environmental balance.
One such issue is the Paper Recycling. It is the trend today in the era we are living in and continue to be in the next few decades too. The paper recycling process involves undergoing few stages. They are:
- Collection
- Categorisation
- Cutting
- Cleaning
- Coloring
- Continue
- Collection:
Collection is the first stage of the paper recycling process. As the name suggests, a collection is collecting different kinds of paper. Such as newspapers, computer paper, magazine paper etc. The collection is done from discrete areas like trash bins, commercial outlets, paper stores, etc. It is a very cost-effective and can be done anytime and anywhere. There are no restrictions involved over here.
- Categorisation:
Categorisation is the second stage of the paper recycling process. As the name suggests, categorisation is categorising or sorting different kinds of paper. The main aim of categorizing papers is distinct paper require distinct treatments. Majorly the papers are classified in accordance to their surface treatment and structure. It is important because paper mills manufacture, unlike grades of paper materials based upon the materials recovered.
- Cutting:
Cutting is the third stage of the paper recycling process. As the name suggests, cutting paper involves breaking down the paper into smaller pulps. It is very important to do the cutting after the categorisation. The pulp is soaked in water and chemicals.
- Cleaning:
Cleaning is the fourth stage next to the cutting stage. This is even called as the screening and cleaning. The pulp which has been broken down/ cut down is put through a screen with holes which are in variety of shapes and sizes. The aim of undergoing screening is to eradicate elements such as plastics, glue, etc.
- Coloring:
In this, coloured paper is de-coloured. It removes the unwanted dyes and the pulp is bleached with chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide or oxygen to make it whiter and brighter.
- Continue:
This is the final stage of the paper recycling process. The final product paper is ready for re-use. The paper sheets are trimmed, rolled, and sent to various outlets or manufactures which make use of paper to make their products. Wrapping papers, newspaper printing, printing papers, and blown-in cellulose insulators are some areas where recycled papers are utilized.
So, these are the six stages of paper recycling process. If one want to live a better life without any shortage it’s always better to go for eco-friendly ways.
