Waste product profile: Magazines and catalogs

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Waste Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:7275892

Miller, C ^[1]

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1. Environmental Industry Associations, Washington, DC (United States)

This is the fifteenth in a series of profiles -- brief, factual listings of the solid waste management characteristics of materials in the waste stream. These profiles highlight a product, explain how it fits into integrated waste management systems, and provide current data on recycling and markets for the product. Most magazines and catalogs are printed on coated, groundwood paper. Clay, by far the most common coating, is used to help smooth the paper surface and to create an optimum surface to which glossy inks can adhere. Groundwood is the same kind of paper used for newspapers. A two-sided coated paper sheet used for magazines will normally have 30--35% clay and filler and 65--70% paper fiber. EPA estimated a 10.7 % magazine recycling rate for 1990. This is 300,000 tons of magazines. Due to increased demand, one million tons were recycled in 1993.

• OSTI ID: 7275892
• Journal Information: Waste Age; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Age; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN WAGEAE; ISSN 0043-1001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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