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Paper

Everything that is delivered in your mailbox is sorted as paper.

Paper waste must be dry and clean. Paper waste includes e.g. newspapers, magazines, advertisements, catalogues, envelopes (including those with plastic windows), and printing paper.

What is Not Sorted as Paper?

Wrapping paper is useless as recycled paper partly because of the surface, which is heavily coloured, but also because of the quality of the wrapping paper fibres. Instead, it is sorted as mixed waste (combustible waste). Dirty and wet paper should not be placed in paper recycling. Moreover, paperboard, cardboard, or egg packagings do not belong in paper recycling.

How are Documents with Sensitive Information Sorted?

Waste reception stations have locked containers (240 l) that can be used by private individuals wishing to dispose of confidential documents. The slots of the containers are small, which means that the disposal requires time and patience.

How are Paper Bags Sorted?

Paper bags of all colours are sorted as carton packages.

What Happens to Paper?

Collected paper is used as raw material for new paper products. In Finland, we are good at sorting paper. A paper is used several times during its lifespan, and over 80% of all paper finds the right sorting container.

 

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