How Well Do You Know Recycled Paper?
By Kenneth Barbalace
[Wednesday, April 19, 2006]
Just like anything else, the recycled paper you buy may not always be what it seems. There is a lot of marketing hype out there that tries to blur the lines between different types of paper and what recycled paper is to try and make some papers look "greener" than they really are. This article is intended to help arm the consumer with knowledge so that they can become a more informed consumer.
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Verizon are currently distributing new Yellow Page directories for the Greater Dallas, TX area.
I've not been able to find recycler that will accept telephone directories. I've heard this is because of the ink used.
I've not weighed my phone book, but it's porbably close to three (3) pounds.
This is an awful lot of paper to send to the City Dump.
How can we be sure of the chemicals found in recycled paper? I have several recipes that are baked right in the bag. I'd like to use them, but I am afraid of what might be in the paper.
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