Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
464ba14d-b5ef-4b2c-8d11-438f77b342db
Waste treatment
Associated ID
8ac109e0-41f8-4c06-9e4c-f5c8b2c2ad38
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Description
This process involves collecting waste books and old newspapers by material type, followed by soaking, screening, and impurity removal. The treated waste paper is then shredded and chemically pulped before being formed into recycled newsprint using a molding machine. The recycling process relies on electricity to power shredding and compacting equipment. The production process requires inputs of fresh water, coal, and oil. The production process generates gaseous emissions such as CO2, NOx, SO2, CH4, CO, PM10, NMVOC, and TSP; emits water pollutants including COD, BOD5, TN, TP, NO3-, PO43-, and TSS; and produces solid waste emissions. This dataset is applicable to the process of producing recycled newsprint from waste books and old newspapers.
Activity Description
This dataset represents the process of transforming waste books and old newspapers into recycled newsprint after classification, impurity removal through soaking, shredding, and pulping. It includes information on energy and material consumption during production, solid waste generation, as well as emissions to air and water.
Process Description
After crushing and cleaning waste books and old newspapers, the waste paper is pulped and formed to produce finished recycled newsprint.
Time period
2010
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Waste books and old newspapers are processed into recycled newsprint through soaking and impurity removal, followed by pulping and paper forming.