Tips for recycling paper
JOBURG – learn how to dispose of the paper in an environmentally friendly manner.
So this National Recycling Day – 19 September 2014 – why not make a commitment to start recycling paper every day?
Here are a few tips from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa to get you started:
– Invest in a paper-only bin or box in your home or office for easy recycling.
– Keep your paper clean and dry.
– Not all paper can be recycled so get to know your recyclables.
– Recyclable: magazines (including the glossy variety), newspapers, brochures, office paper, shredded paper, cardboard (cereal boxes, toothpaste boxes, medicine boxes, pizza boxes, tissue boxes) and carton board, liquid board packaging, including beverage and food cartons.
– Not recyclable: wet, soiled paper such as used paper plates, disposable nappies, tissues and toilet paper; foil, gift wrapping, carbon paper; wax-coated, foil-lined or laminated boxes; used cement and dog food bags.
– Support job creation by keeping your recyclables aside for an informal collector who walks your neighbourhood every week. This increases the quality of the recyclables and the collector could earn a little more for better quality.
Always keep in mind that you are recycling for a good reason – the future of our planet.
Details: www.thepaperstory.co.za or www.prasa.co.za; @PaperRocks_SA on Twitter.
