Repak Paper Packaging Design Summary Guide (1) - Flipbook - Page 2
Paper Packaging Design
Summary Guide
The Paper Recycling Process
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Collection
Sorting & Baling
Recycling
New Paper
Pulping &
Screening
Removal
of Ink
Drying
the Pulp
Paper Packaging Categories
Recyclable
Non-Recyclable
Recycled
Paper/Board
Recycled
Composites*
Non-Recycled
Paper/Board
• Carton board trays
and boxes (e.g.
cereal box)
Laminates with mixed
materials that are easy
to separate
• Beverage cups
including coffee cups
*It counts as a composite
if it contains extra materials
that weigh more than 5%
of the main material
• Siliconised label
backing
• Corrugated trays
and cases (e.g. large
box containing an
appliance)
• Paper (e.g. bag)
Non-Recycled
Composites
• Card pads for meat/
昀椀sh
• Bagasse
• Paper/foil/plastic
laminates
• Certain Beverage
Cartons
• Waxed papers or
boxes
Packaging & Design for the
Circular Economy Guide
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For more information view our guide.
It includes:
• The impact of packaging design on material recyclability.
• Practical steps to improve packaging design.
• Collection, sorting and reprocessing of Paper, Metals, Plastic and Glass.
• Guidance on the circular economy, fee modulation and labelling.
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