The diagram depicts two separate methods of paper production: one utilizing raw materials sourced from conifer trees and the other based on recycled paper.
In the first flowchart, the process begins with conifer trees, which are harvested and stripped of their bark. The wood is then transformed into woodchips, followed by pulping and cleaning. This pulp progresses to the paper-making stage, where it is rolled, pressed, and finished. The final step involves cutting and packaging the paper for distribution.
In contrast, the second flowchart details the recycling process. It commences at a recycling facility, where paper waste is gathered by garbage trucks. The collected paper is subsequently baled and converted into pulp. After undergoing a cleaning process, the pulp is treated to remove any ink residues before moving on to the same paper-making phase as the first method. Ultimately, it is rolled, pressed, and cut into packaged paper.
In summary, while both methods result in paper production, they differ in their starting materials—fresh wood from conifer trees versus recycled paper.