Recycling Paper and Cardboard

This micro-learning unit provides an introduction to paper and cardboard recycling. In this unit you will learn:

• The primary uses of this material in our world
• How it is recycled and the rates of recovery
• The different grades, as determined by the recycling sector  
• Foundational practices for successfully participating in this sector

The unit concludes with a waste stream mapping task. Which requires an assessment of what grades are available in your environment and finding local markets – the foundation for any recycling enterprise.