As we learned in a previous recycling
blog, “the grade of paper is determined by fiber length, which shortens after
each trip through the recycling process. After being recycled five to seven
times, the fibers become too short to make new paper and will need to be mixed
with new, un-recycled fibers.”
Napkins and
paper towels are easily made from very small, shorter fibers. In fact, they are
one of, if not the last, item made from recycled paper before it can’t be recycled
again.
Items that
are prime for recycling are also generally required to be free of food residue.
Napkins and paper towels, by nature, tend to be full of food residue. If not used to wipe up food, these absorbent,
disposable towels are used for all kinds of messes, usually of a sticky, gooey,
or liquid nature.
Since food,
grease, and other impurities contaminate and impair the integrity of a
recycling load, napkins and paper towels aren’t suitable to be considered a
recyclable item.
For more information
on recyclable items visit www.wasteawaygroup.com.
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