{"id":79,"date":"2022-04-20T14:02:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T14:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2022-05-12T19:29:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:29:36","slug":"how-the-paper-recycling-process-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/how-the-paper-recycling-process-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Paper Recycling Process Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are countless reasons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/recycling-at-roosevelt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why paper recycling is important<\/a>, and no other occasion brings this environmentally responsible practice to the forefront than Earth Day. Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brainchild of Gaylord Nelson<\/a>, a 1969 Wisconsin junior senator concerned about pollution and other environmental health hazards. After garnering national support from people of all walks of life, Earth Day became a global phenomenon in 1990, elevating environmental issues to the world stage. Today, more than a billion people every year recognize this day of eco-friendly action in more than 190 countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you caught the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/recycling-at-roosevelt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interview with our recycling coordinator<\/a> Edwin, you learned that we recycle about two million pounds of paper every month. In honor of Earth Day, this article will take a closer look at the environmental benefits of recycling paper and explain what happens at every step of the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Environmental benefits of paper recycling&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.epa.gov\/wastes\/conserve\/materials\/paper\/web\/html\/index-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a>, there are many benefits of recycling paper, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reduces greenhouse gas emissions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Extends the fiber supply&nbsp;<\/li><li>Contributes to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/what-carbon-sequestration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon sequestration<\/a>, a process that reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Reduces energy and water consumption&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Saves landfill space&nbsp;<\/li><li>Decreases CO2 production by reducing the need for landfill disposal or incineration&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know the advantages of recycling paper, let\u2019s explore the step-by-step process, starting with our advanced converting technique using state-of-the-art equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The paper recycling process&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The paper recycling process follows <a href=\"https:\/\/earth911.com\/business-policy\/paper-recycling-details-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">five essential steps<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 1: Converting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our efficient converting process separates waste by substrate and grade before filtering it through our system. Next, our advanced balers compress and bind the paper into solid bales in preparation for us to ship the material to a paper recycler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 2: Shredding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the shredding step of the recycling process, large machines called pulpers\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tappi.org\/paperu\/all_about_paper\/earth_answers\/recycle3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shred<\/a>\u202fthe paper into small pieces, creating a mixture of paper, water, and chemicals. Once heated, the mixture breaks down into fibers or pulp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 3: Cleaning and contamination removal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step of the paper recycling process involves pressing the fiber material through a screen to remove adhesives and other remaining contaminants. Then, the paper spins in a cone-shaped cylinder to complete the cleaning phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 4: Bonding&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to activate a machine that sprays the pulp onto a conveyor belt. During this step of the paper recycling process, water drips through the belt\u2019s screen as the paper fibers begin\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tappi.org\/paperu\/all_about_paper\/earth_answers\/recycle7.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bonding<\/a>\u202ftogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 5: Drying&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, heated metal rollers\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tappi.org\/paperu\/all_about_paper\/earth_answers\/recycle8.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dry<\/a>\u202fthe recycled paper and form it into large rolls, the last step in preparing the processed material for the next use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Doing our part&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other materials, such as Styrofoam or plastic, paper is a recyclable, sustainable, and renewable material. By continually investing in an efficient paper recycling process and other green-friendly initiatives, including solar power and a reduce-reuse-recycle mindset, we\u2019re committed to promoting a safer and healthier environment on Earth Day and every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is just some of we\u2019re doing to contribute to Mother Earth:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Invest in state-of-the-art balers and resources to continually improve our processes&nbsp;<\/li><li>Employ a dedicated recycling coordinator&nbsp;<\/li><li>Promote an environmentally conscious culture from the top down&nbsp;<\/li><li>Run much of our New Jersey equipment using power from solar panels&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more about recycling at Roosevelt? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/recycling-at-roosevelt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Head to our website<\/a> to check out our article or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/contact-us\/quick-inquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out<\/a> to our team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an environmentally conscious leader with over 90 years of industry experience, you can trust us to provide quality, affordable, and innovative earth-friendly solutions for all your paper needs. Ready to partner with us? Get started by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/contact-us\/quick-inquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contacting us online<\/a> or calling (800) 523- 3470.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are countless reasons why paper recycling is important, and no other occasion brings this environmentally responsible practice to the forefront than Earth Day. Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a 1969 Wisconsin junior senator concerned about pollution and other environmental health hazards. After garnering national support from people &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/how-the-paper-recycling-process-works\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How the Paper Recycling Process Works<\/span> &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[23],"tags":[27,29,26,28,25,20],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How the Paper Recycling Process Works - Roosevelt Paper<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate Earth Day with us by diving into the paper recycling process and our contribution to sustainability.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltpaper.com\/blog\/how-the-paper-recycling-process-works\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How the Paper Recycling Process Works - 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