The Importance of Paper Recycling

Paper is a prime example of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it has been an indispensable material for the last 2000 years. It is commonly used as the go-to medium for written and printed communication, packaging, and paper-based products. On the other hand, paper is one of the leading causes of deforestation and environmental degradation.

Every year, nearly 15 billion trees are chopped down so we can get access to the cellulose fibers that serve as raw material for the paper-making process. Moreover, paper waste accounts for nearly 26% of all waste in landfills, with almost 85 million tons filling these limited spaces annually. However, we must understand that using paper for printing, packaging, or other use cases isn’t the problem. It’s the dangerous amount of waste produced every year that makes its usage a bad ecological practice, and it singles out the paper industry recurrently.

Benefits of Paper Recycling

What are the benefits?

Ressources for new materials

Recycling a ton of paper can save up to 12 trees. Moreover, when you recycle paper, you save nearly 80% of the water used to process virgin materials (cellulose fibers) from trees. The resources saved can be used to sustain forests or produce other essential products.

Energy saving

Recycled paper production utilizes nearly three times less energy, chemicals, water, and other essential resources. Moreover, the recycling process produces nearly 30% carbon dioxide compared to producing virgin paper.

Waste treatment reduction

Paper recycling reduces the volume of waste in landfills or incineration centers. Moreover, due to the complexities and processes involved in the recycling process, more highly-educated professionals can venture into the recycling industry.

Paper waste management in UAE

Paper waste management is rapidly becoming one of the most crucial green initiatives in the region, with several local and international bodies collaborating with the government to collect, store, transport, treat, and dispose of paper waste safely and cost-effectively.

Many companies in this space, including RECAPP, are offering unique solutions to combat paper waste, including but not limited to recycled paper, recycling paper bins, and subscription-based collection and disposal.

You can recycle a wide range of paper types at work or home, including (but not limited to):

White Office Paper, Carton Paper, Magazines, Newspaper, Paper cut waste, Brochures, Junk Mail, Paper Packaging (plastic free), Sack kraft, etc.

Get started with RECAPP

You can recycle a wide range of paper types at work or home, including (but not limited to):

White Office Paper, Carton Paper, Magazines, Newspaper, Paper cut waste, Brochures, Junk Mail, Paper Packaging (plastic free), Sack kraft, etc.

How Does RECAPP Recycle Paper?

At RECAPP, we offer two innovative solutions to help our clients recycle paper and reduce their carbon footprint:

Subscription-Based Pickup
We offer a turnkey subscription-based paper waste pickup service. Our team will equip your facility with recycling paper bins and collect them four times every month. The waste will be transported to our sorting facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to be compacted and baled for further transport to paper recycling facilities.

One-Time Paper Recycling Boxes
You can also opt for our one-time paper recycling service for small amounts of paper waste. We will provide you with a paper recycling box via delivery and collect it on demand. From there, we’ll ship it to a treatment facility for transformation and provide you with a recycling certificate.