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Paper

When you recycle your paper, it can be transformed into new paper products, such as newspaper, packaging, stationery and tissue paper.


Facts about paper
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  • Paper and board makes up 18% of the average household bin (WRAP, 2002).

  • Recycling paper has a lower environmental impact than sending it to landfill or for incineration (WRAP, 2007).

  • On average, the production of 100% recycled paper saves 1.32 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (WRAP, 2007).

  • It can take just seven days for old magazines and newspapers to be recycled into new ones (WRAP, 2008).


Paper Recycling Journey
Follow the paper recycling journey to find out what happens to your paper after it is collected for recycling.

paper recycling journey
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You can currently recycle paper in every local authority area of Scotland. 
Find out if you can recycle paper using your kerbside recycling service where you live.
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