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Old Newspapers: Opportunities and Challenges in Using a Fiber Resource

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

H. Wilson Cunningham
H. Wilson Cunningham*
Affiliation:
American Newspaper Publishers Association, 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA, 22091.
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Abstract

Newsprint represents a readily identifiable and valuable fiber source. Although the use of old newspapers fibers to make new newsprint is increasing, this activity must compete with the export market and other established usages like paperboard, insulation and speciality product manufacturing.

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Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 266: Symposium LA – Materials Interactions Relevant to Recycling of Wood-Based Materials , 1992 , 243
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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