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Recycling Fact Sheet

- 1.17-million tons of paper recovered for recycling in 2013. *

- Mpact Recycling collected 457 000 tons of paper for recycling in 2013.

- 62% of paper that can be recycled was actually collected. *

- Paper can be recycled up to seven times before the fibres degrade. *

- Recycling paper saves landfill space equivalent 1403 Olympic-size swimming pools. *

- Recycling increases earnings of waste collectors, usually their only source ofincome.

- Mpact buys waste paper from over 100 independent dealers across SA.

- Mpact has empowered over 40 entrepreneurial companies to do collections.

* Source: Paper Recycling Association of SA

Home Recycling Guide
Yes to recycling	Not for recycling
* Any form of paper	* Polystyrene or paper cups and plates
* Old memos/letters	* Yoghurt cartons
* Cereal boxes (flattened)	* Sweet / chip wrappers
* Photocopying paper	* Blueprint paper
* Newspapers	* Organic material (food and vegetables)
* Magazines	* Cigarette ends
* Old telephone directories & books	* Carbon paper
* School books	* Tissues and paper towels
* Junk mail	* Any bags with a foiled lining e.g. dog food bags
* Catalogues	* Post-it notes
* Envelopes	* Wax paper or waxed cartons

Who to call about paper recycling
National: 0800 022 112	Gauteng:
Website: www.mpactrecycling.co.za	* Tulisa Park: 011 538 8600
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	* Midrand: 011 315 8450
	* Pretoria West: 012 380 0920
* Richards Bay: 035 751 1722	* Springs: 011 360 4460
* Durban: 031 274 6600
* Parow, Western Cape: 021 931 5106