Which category of paper can be used for recycling?

A. Mill broke

B. Pre-consumer waste

C. Post consumer waste

D. All of the Above

The correct option is D. All of the Above.

Paper recycling is the process of turning waste paper into new paper products. Different categories of waste paper can be recycled, and they include:

1. Mill Broke

This is the paper waste generated inside the paper mill during the manufacturing process.

It includes scraps, trimmings, and rejected paper rolls.

Since it is clean and unused, mill broke is the easiest type of paper to recycle.

2. Preconsumer Waste

This is paper that has been discarded before reaching the consumer.

Examples: leftover newspapers at the printing press, cutting and binding wastes from book production, or unsold magazines.

It is also clean and suitable for recycling.

3. Postconsumer Waste

This is paper that has already been used by consumers and then thrown away.

Examples: old notebooks, newspapers, packaging cartons, office paper, and used envelopes.

This category forms the largest part of paper recycling.

Since all three categories—mill broke, preconsumer waste, and postconsumer waste—can be used in recycling, the correct answer is All of the Above.

Recycling paper helps save trees, water, and energy, and also reduces pollution.

On average, 1 ton of recycled paper saves about 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, and reduces landfill waste.

Not all paper can be recycled. For example, tissues, waxcoated papers, and contaminated papers (like oily food wrappers) are usually not recyclable.