Video: Where Does Paper Go When It’s Recycled?

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By Haley ShapleyApr 30, 2015, 3:13 pm137 pts
Americans are pretty good at recycling paper — we recycle about 315 pounds per person every year. But what becomes of that paper after it hits your blue bin? This video from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries sheds light on the process, giving a quick primer on how paper is sorted, how it evolves…

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