The diagram illustrates how used paper is recycled to produce new paper products.
Overall, there are four major steps in the recycling process, namely making pulp, filtering, cleaning, and making paper. The procedure involves both mechanical steps and the use of chemicals, with the final outcome being clean, reusable paper.
In the first step of the recycling process, used paper is loaded onto a conveyor belt that transports it into a container of water and chemical agents. In this mixture, the paper is broken down into its individual fibers, creating pulp. Next, the pulp undergoes a filtration process to effectively remove contaminants and impurities.
Following the initial filtration, the pulp undergoes an extensive cleaning phase where it is treated with a combination of water, soap, and air to wash the pulp. In the fourth stage, the purified pulp is transferred onto a second conveyor belt to a drying process. During this step, heated rollers are employed to evaporate the remaining water content. Finally, the dried paper is carefully wound into rolls of recycled paper, prepared for use or distribution.