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Types of Recycled Paper - Markdown
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"] |