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Mixed paper is collected, baled, and taken to a paper mill where it is mixed with hot water and turned into pulp. The pulp is screened for contaminants, cleaned, often de-inked and bleached, and then made into new paper products. Mixed paper can be used to make new cereal boxes, facial and toilet paper, greeting cards, wrapping, and writing paper.
