Waste paper – sustainable raw material for new paper

The Swiss are among the world leaders in collecting and disposing of waste paper. We are proud to be one of the few countries that even separates paper from cardboard – this ensures a particularly high recycling quality. The waste paper that goes into our production comes from households in Switzerland, neighboring countries and printing companies.

Our waste paper sources

The waste paper that we use to produce our high-quality paper comes mainly from Swiss sources. We organize the reliable procurement of waste paper through our subsidiary, APS Altpapier Service Schweiz AG. APS works closely with local authorities, waste disposal companies, printers and businesses to ensure that the waste paper collected is recycled and processed into new paper at the Perlen paper mill.

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Tips for correct collecting

Waste paper is a valuable secondary raw material. The quality of the collected paper plays a decisive role in ensuring that recycling works optimally. Separate paper from cardboard and dispose of it clean and dry – this way you support recycling.

Paper collection – this belongs in the waste paper

Newspapers, magazines, books, inserts, office and writing paper, coloring pads, envelopes (without cardboard, shrink-wrap or plastic).

Cardboard collection – what belongs in the box

Cardboard boxes, corrugated cardboard, packing paper, egg cartons, gray cardboard, paper carrier bags, uncoated vegetable and fruit cartons (clean and uncoated).

This is unsuitable for recycling

Coated papers (not water-soluble) and digital printing papers, papers from UV printing processes, waxed papers, file folders, hygiene and thermal paper (e.g. receipts), self-adhesive papers, contaminated cardboard packaging (e.g. pizza boxes), edge protectors, wallpaper and decorative papers.

Paper: reused up to ten times

Efficient recycling: A paper fiber can be reused up to ten times before it loses its quality. This makes paper one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Thanks to our efficient recycling process, we ensure that today’s waste paper becomes tomorrow’s newspaper.

More about the recycling cycle

Impressive figures on paper recycling

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Certificates and awards

Our commitment to sustainable paper production

Numerous certificates and awards are proof of our commitment. Find out more about our standards and guidelines in the area of environmental protection.

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