Pearson - 9Ee - Paper Recycling

How much paper does the UK get through each year?

• 6 million tons

• 9 million tons

• 12 million tons

• 15 million tons

What happens to paper waste in landfills?

• It rots and produces harmful greenhouse gases

• It gets recycled into new paper

• It is burned to generate energy

• It is used as compost for plants

What is the first step in the paper recycling process?

• Collecting and sorting paper and card

• Pulping the paper in a tank

• Adding color to the pulp mixture

• Spraying the pulp onto a mesh

What is the purpose of screening the pulped paper?

• To filter out paper clips, labels, and debris

• To add color to the pulp mixture

• To remove water from the paper

• To achieve the correct moisture content

What is the final step in the paper recycling process?

• Dividing the large rolls into smaller reels

• Packing and storing the paper rolls

• Dispatching the paper for further processing

• Winding the paper onto huge rolls

What can the recycled paper be processed into?

• Newspapers, cardboard boxes, writing papers, and toilet rolls

• Plastic bottles and containers

• Glass jars and bottles

• Aluminum cans and foil