Have you ever wondered about the recycling process of paperboard? How it gets new life? What is the exact process of paperboard recycling?
Well here the story begins:
1. Collection
Businesses or recycling centers collect used paperboard boxes at workplace, school and industry drop-off centers.
2. Sorting
Paperboard’s are sorted from the other paper products by hand or mechanically (Using specific methods). They are sorted according to material and the grade of fiber.
3. Processing
At the paper mil, sorted fiber is stored. Then fed into hydrapulper, mixed with water and converted into slurry which is used for paper-making process.
4. Converting
Slurry is then converted into multi-ply or multilayer paperboard.
5. Manufacturing
Paperboard’s are dried and rolls are formed to transport them and to make end products.
Go through this visual representation and get to know about the recycling journey of a paperboard.
