The graph illustrates the main stages of the paper recycling process.
Overall, the process starts with collecting used paper and ends with producing new paper.
Firstly, used paper is gathered from various sources and transported to specific recycling factories. Once at the factories, the paper undergoes several processes to clean it. The collected paper is placed in baskets and then conveyed via conveyor belts into water mixed with chemicals. After a thorough filtering process, the paper is transformed into filtered pulp.
Before the paper-making process begins, the filtered pulp undergoes an additional cleaning stage. During this stage, ink is removed from the paper using a mixture of air, water, and soap. Following this, the pulp is further purified with water and chemicals, concluding the cleaning process.Next, the cleaned pulp is prepared for paper production. It is spread on a conveyor belt and rolled by heated rollers, which evaporate the water from the pulp. By the end of the entire process, the recycled paper is ready for use.