Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

CPC v2.1 Code: 3924

About waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

cpc code 3924 covers the industry of waste and scrap of paper or paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader paper and pulp sector, as it provides a valuable source of raw materials for the production of new paper and paperboard products. The recycling and reuse of paper and paperboard waste is an essential component of the circular economy, helping to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and minimize the environmental impact of paper production.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of waste and scrap paper and paperboard. This typically includes the separation of different grades and types of paper, the removal of contaminants, and the compaction or baling of the material for transportation and further processing. The processed waste and scrap may then be sold to 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills or other industries that can utilize the recycled material as a raw input.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are waste and scrap paper and paperboard, which can come from a variety of sources, including households, businesses, and industrial operations. The industry also requires specialized equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste material, as well as transportation and logistics infrastructure to move the processed material to downstream consumers.

Production outputs

The main output of this industry is processed waste and scrap paper and paperboard, which can be used as a raw material by 3221 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills and other industries that produce new paper and paperboard products. The recycled material can be used in the production of a wide range of products, including newsprint, packaging materials, and various types of paper-based products.

Family tree for waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39'>39: Wastes or scraps</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/392'>392: Non-metal wastes or scraps</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3924'>3924: Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3921'>3921: Miscellaneous textile wastes</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3922'>3922: Waste of leather, leather dust, powder and flour</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3923'>3923: Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3925'>3925: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (except hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3926'>3926: Used pneumatic tyres of rubber</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3927'>3927: Waste, parings and scrap of plastics</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3928'>3928: Sawdust and wood waste and scrap</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3929'>3929: Other non-metal waste or scrap</a>"]

    D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39240'>39240: Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard</a>"]


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