Paper and cardboard are one of the mostly commonly recycled products in Australian workplaces. Recycling collections or drop-off services are readily available in many areas, provided by councils or commercial recyclers. Clean mixed paper and cardboard is recycled into a variety of paper products. Lower grade products can be recycled or composted as organic waste. It is important to purchase paper products with recycled content in order to close the loop and support the recycled paper market.
Paper & Cardboard
Cardboard - Cartons
Cardboard is easily and effectively recycled which can prevent the release of methane from cardboard in landfill, saves trees and reduces water and energy use.
Cardboard - Waxed
Waxed cardboard is not suitable for paper recycling but can be effectively composted. This diverts large amounts of waste from landfill, decreases methane production and can reduce associated waste management costs.
Coffee Cups
Disposable coffee cups are tricky items to recycle due to their plastic lining, which is why they are generally not accepted for recycling by waste contractors. Only some commercial recyclers will accept disposable coffee cups for recycling.
Envelopes - with a window
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper, including envelopes (with and without windows) can be recycled and used to re-manufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
Envelopes - without a window
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper, including envelopes (with and without windows) can be recycled and used to re-manufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
MagazinesÂ
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper, including magazines can be recycled and used to re-manufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
NewspapersÂ
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper, including newspaper can be recycled and used to re-manufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
Paper - Mixed
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper can be recycled and used to remanufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
Paper - Office
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. When recycled it saves trees, water and energy use and buying recycled paper closes the loop.
Phone Books
Paper placed in landfill creates the green house gas methane. Mixed paper, including phone books can be recycled and used to re-manufacture paper products, saving trees and reducing water and energy use.
