Major classifications of paper recycled from waste paper as raw material.
Overview
Types of Recycled Paper
Types of recycled paper are classified based on the Waste Paper Standard Quality Specifications established by the Paper Recycling Promotion Center (PRPC). The three main types - newspaper, cardboard, and magazines - account for approximately 80-85% of total waste paper volume, each with different raw material characteristics and recycling applications. Proper separation enables high-quality recycled paper production and improved resource circulation.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | recycledInto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONP | old-news-paper | Old News Paper (ONP) | Waste paper classification for newspapers and advertising inserts from households and businesses. | News | ["Newspaper","Magazines","Cardboard","Picture books","Printing paper","Carton boxes"] |
| OCC | old-corrugated-container | Old Corrugated Container (OCC) | Waste paper classification for used corrugated cardboard boxes with a three-layer structure including fluted middle layer. | Corrugated | ["Cardboard boxes","Envelopes","Paper tubes","Corrugated paper","Pulp molds"] |
| OMG | old-magazine | Old Magazine (OMG) | Waste paper classification for coated paper such as magazines, books, and catalogs. | Magazine | ["Cardboard boxes","Envelopes","Picture books","Newspaper","Weekly magazines","Printing paper","Carton boxes"] |