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How to recycle: Paper

Paper is one of the most recycled materials in the world. Recycling helps reduce deforestation and water consumption in new paper production.

Paper

Environmental Impact

Each ton of recycled paper saves about 10,000 liters of water and reduces the need for tree cutting.

Useful Tips:

  • Use recycled paper
  • Print double-sided whenever possible
  • Reuse paper before discarding
  • Avoid waste in notes and drafts

Recycling Step by Step

Remove plastic or metallic parts

Plastic-coated or metallic parts, such as staples and spirals, should be removed before recycling.

Remove plastic or metallic parts

Tear to facilitate transport

Tearing paper helps optimize storage and transportation for recycling.

Tear to facilitate transport

Avoid contaminated paper

Paper soiled with grease or food cannot be recycled. In such cases, dispose of it properly.

Avoid contaminated paper

Place in the blue bin

Deposit recyclable paper in the blue bin, following the recyclable waste separation.

Place in the blue bin