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PAPERBOARD General term for heavyweight grades of paper that are used for containers, boxes, cartons and packaging materials. It is divided into: Containerboard, Boxboard and Other Paperboard.
They are also the largest component of recycled materials in the United States, with 45 million tons of paper and paperboard being recycled in 2001. This means that today, about 45% of all paper and paper products are actually being recycled.
Means any waste that is capable of undergoing anaerobic or aerobic decomposition, such as food and garden waste, and paper and paperboard; Translations of "biodegradable waste": Language Translations Bulgarian: ...
Paper: In the recycling business, refers to products and materials, including newspapers, magazines, office papers, corrugated containers, bags and some paperboard packaging that can be recycled into new paper products.
Recyclable paper from books, third-class mail, commercial printing, paper towels, plates and cups; and other non-packaging paper such as posters, photographic papers, cards and games, milk cartons, folding boxes, bags, wrapping paper, and paperboard.
See also: Waste, Air, Water, Paper, Environment
 
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