| The first step in the paper recycling process is to sort through the paper so as to remove contaminates such as plastic, metal and garbage. The paper is then shredded, introduced to a mixture of water and chemicals, and then pulped to form a mixture of water and cellulose fibers. A variety of additive materials are introduced to the pulp mixture so as to add a degree of water resistance as well as other necessary properties to the final product.
The most common method of turning pulp into a new sheet of paper is by using a Fourdinier machine, which consists of a continuously moving wire belt or screen onto which the pulp is fed. Once the pulp on the belt is formed into a wet sheet, the sheet is then removed from the wire and transferred to a supporting woolen felt that carries it through a series of press rolls. During this process, water from the sheet is removed mechanically, and the remaining water not removed by the press rolls is removed through evaporation.
Over the last 30 years, Rincon Recycling and its’ affiliated companies have made significant contributions to the recycling industry through innovative mechanical applications at paper mills, providing funding for research regarding the recycling of large volume, difficult to recycle materials, and educating various lobbying groups as to the implications of different types of legislation.
The recycling and reuse of waste paper is integral to the preservation of the environment. Over 50% of the tissue and hand towels produced worldwide are made from recycled paper. The number of other products manufactured from recycled materials continues to increase as more and more people become aware of the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. |
