In Ireland, as part of the Department of the Environment's strategy to reduce waste going to landfill, a ban on commercial quantities of cardboard was implemented on 1st February 2002. Cardboard containers are not only one of the most commonly found materials in both industrial and commercial waste, but they are also one of the easiest materials to recycle. Cardboard recycling cuts emissions of sulpher dioxide in half and saves about one quarter of the energy used to manufacture it. Source: http://www.rehab.ie/gandon/paper.aspx
REDUCE AND REUSE PAPER
Reducing the amount of paper you use is the best means of reducing consumption. One way of doing this is by sharing newspapers at work. Reusing paper is another good means of reducing consumption. Offices can make a major contribution through economical use of paper, by, for example, using paper on both-sides and reverse sides of old reports for rough work. Envelopes, if opened carefully, can be reused using fresh labels. Old newspapers can be pulped at home and, using purpose-built simple presses, converted into fuel for the fire. Old newspapers are also useful in the garden for controlling weeds, for the compost heap and may also be suitable as animal bedding. Waste but good quality paper can be used as scribbling pads or wrapping paper. If there is a downturn in the market for newspapers, alternative uses on the lines of the above may be the only viable alternative means of recycling.
RECYCLING OF PAPER
The following classes of paper are suitable for recycling:
Newspapers are classed as low grade paper, but are the easiest to recycle, however the market for recycling newspapers fluctuates greatly and consequently the number of places which accept newspapers varies from time to time. Therefore, in Ireland, it is necessary to check frequently with your local authority or ENFO about current places which will accept paper.
Magazines are a low grade material. They should be kept separate from newspapers.
Computer printout is a high grade material.
Corrugated cardboard is also suitable for recycling but it is a low grade material and again the market fluctuates greatly.
Office waste can be a medium quality if free from contamination such as plastics, metals, etc. Offices could, without too much difficulty, make significant contributions to recycling paper with the cooperation of staff.
Other wastes are telephone books, cardboard packets, greeting cards, calendars and diaries, paper bags, comics, bills, cigarette packets etc. Generally speaking, paper of similar type should be tied in bundles and contamination, such as plastics and tin foil, removed. Books should be kept separate. Cardboard should be flattened and tied in bundles.
USE MORE RECYCLED PAPER PRODUCTS
Market forces dictate the price which is paid for recycled paper. You can support the market in this area by using more recycled products, e.g. office stationery and cardboard packaging. With modern technology, a good standard of stationery using recycled paper is possible. Manufacturers and others could further promote the use of recycled products by stating that their products are made of recycled materials. For example, cardboard packaging could state the percentage of recycled board used in its manufacture. Offices could print at the foot of their letters the fact that recycled paper is being used. Envelopes made from recycled paper are also available and could indicate the percentage of recycled paper used in their manufacture. Source: ENFO
REDUCE AND REUSE PAPER
Reducing the amount of paper you use is the best means of reducing consumption. One way of doing this is by sharing newspapers at work. Reusing paper is another good means of reducing consumption. Offices can make a major contribution through economical use of paper, by, for example, using paper on both-sides and reverse sides of old reports for rough work. Envelopes, if opened carefully, can be reused using fresh labels. Old newspapers can be pulped at home and, using purpose-built simple presses, converted into fuel for the fire. Old newspapers are also useful in the garden for controlling weeds, for the compost heap and may also be suitable as animal bedding. Waste but good quality paper can be used as scribbling pads or wrapping paper. If there is a downturn in the market for newspapers, alternative uses on the lines of the above may be the only viable alternative means of recycling.
RECYCLING OF PAPER
The following classes of paper are suitable for recycling:
Newspapers are classed as low grade paper, but are the easiest to recycle, however the market for recycling newspapers fluctuates greatly and consequently the number of places which accept newspapers varies from time to time. Therefore, in Ireland, it is necessary to check frequently with your local authority or ENFO about current places which will accept paper.
Magazines are a low grade material. They should be kept separate from newspapers.
Computer printout is a high grade material.
Corrugated cardboard is also suitable for recycling but it is a low grade material and again the market fluctuates greatly.
Office waste can be a medium quality if free from contamination such as plastics, metals, etc. Offices could, without too much difficulty, make significant contributions to recycling paper with the cooperation of staff.
Other wastes are telephone books, cardboard packets, greeting cards, calendars and diaries, paper bags, comics, bills, cigarette packets etc. Generally speaking, paper of similar type should be tied in bundles and contamination, such as plastics and tin foil, removed. Books should be kept separate. Cardboard should be flattened and tied in bundles.
USE MORE RECYCLED PAPER PRODUCTS
Market forces dictate the price which is paid for recycled paper. You can support the market in this area by using more recycled products, e.g. office stationery and cardboard packaging. With modern technology, a good standard of stationery using recycled paper is possible. Manufacturers and others could further promote the use of recycled products by stating that their products are made of recycled materials. For example, cardboard packaging could state the percentage of recycled board used in its manufacture. Offices could print at the foot of their letters the fact that recycled paper is being used. Envelopes made from recycled paper are also available and could indicate the percentage of recycled paper used in their manufacture. Source: ENFO
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