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The document discusses the importance of paper recycling in light of increasing global paper consumption and waste production. It highlights the environmental benefits of recycling, including reduced carbon emissions and energy savings, while explaining the process and materials involved in paper recycling. Additionally, it clarifies the definitions of 'recycled' and 'recycled-content' paper based on fiber recovery percentages.

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Tp2 Introduction

The document discusses the importance of paper recycling in light of increasing global paper consumption and waste production. It highlights the environmental benefits of recycling, including reduced carbon emissions and energy savings, while explaining the process and materials involved in paper recycling. Additionally, it clarifies the definitions of 'recycled' and 'recycled-content' paper based on fiber recovery percentages.

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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OF CAMBODIA

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL AND FOOD ENGINEERING


Department of Chemical Engineering

TP2: Paper recycling and Characterization

Group: I4-GCA-A2
Lecturer: Mrs. NAT Yukleav (Course&TP)

Member Name: ID Score

CHIEN Hunsiv e20220266 ………

CHOEM Sivping e20220877 ………

CHOR Konthea e20220585 ………

EAM Chantrea e20221007 ………

EANG Phasoka e20220739 ………

EK Puthpisith e20220636 ………

KHENG Theany e20220926 ………

Academic Year 2025-2026


TP. Materials Science

TABLE OF CONTENT
TP. Materials Science

1. INTRODUCTION
Between 2010 and 2060, global paper consumption is predicted to double, which implies
that waste paper production would probably rise at the same rate. Despite the digital revolution,
many houses, organizations, and individuals continue to rely on paper and paper-based products.
Every year, people all across the world discard enormous amounts of paper. Paper waste continues
to be a pressing issue globally, contributing significantly to landfill waste and environmental
degradation. From protecting forests to curbing climate, recycled paper use is essential for
sustainability. Paper recycling is the process of converting waste paper into new paper goods. Most
waste paper recycling includes breaking down discarded or old paper with water and chemicals.
The majority of paper goods can be recycled. Paper recycling is a more sustainable option than
disposing of it in landfills since it reduces carbon emissions and saves energy and forests.
Additionally, making new products out of recycled paper uses less energy than making new virgin
paper. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Guides for Environmental Marketing
Claims, a paper product can be classified as “recycled” only if it contains 100% recovered fiber.
If the recovered fiber content is anything less than 100%, the paper product should be referred to
as “recycled-content” paper. Cellulose fibers for paper are primarily derived from wood, but
cotton, rice, and papyrus are also utilized for specialized papers. Wood is primarily made up of
cellulose and lignin, with varying amounts depending on plant species. For example, fir, pine, and
eucalyptus have 25-30% lignin in dry mass. Lignin, a natural organic polymer, serves as cement
in plants by connecting cellulose fibers and providing strength. Although wood with a high lignin
concentration is durable, it serves no purpose in paper, which relies on cellulose fibers. Separating
lignin from cellulose is recommended for some applications to prevent paper from quickly losing
its whiteness due to chemical degradation.

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