Recycling Paper - What is Recycled Paper?

Recycled paper is paper that was made from paper and paper products that has already been used and recovered. The waste paper undergoes a process in which it is made into new paper products. Paper that can be called legally recycled paper has to include materials that have been recovered after the initial manufacturing process.


There are three kinds of paper that are suitable as materials for making recycled paper.

-The picture to the left represents Acid Free Handmade Recycled Paper. Photo is by Claudia's Creations.-

Mill broke is a by-product of paper manufacturing. Mill broke is composed of paper trimmings and other paper scrap during the manufacturing of paper and is recycled within the premises of the plant.