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Using chlorine-free paper

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A Swedish kraft pulp manufacturing mill is using oxygen instead of chlorine in its paper-bleaching process. The paper is not as white, but publishers in North America and Europe have agreed to use the technology. Increases in chlorine-free paper have reduced organochlorine discharges by 25% in Sweden.

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Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Fundamental sciences » Non-metallic chemical elements
  • Industry » Paper
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024