Why don paper manufacturers recycle all paper?
There are several reasons why manufacturers do not recycle all paper. In summary: Demand • There is not enough recycled waste paper to meet the world’s paper demands. • There are not enough de-inking plants around the world to satisfy the requirements. Whilst de-inking is still less energy intensive than turning virgin wood into pulp, it still requires a large chemical and energy output. Economic and Environmental • High transportation requirements (small waste pick-ups) can lead to higher carbon emissions and higher economical costs. • It can be difficult to trace the collected product and where it was originally made; therefore the product may not meet the paper manufacturers environmental requirements.Quality • Over time, paper that is continually recycled leads to a break down in the fibre it contains. This means that the fibres become too fragile to reproduce and virgin fibre must be used.
