Premium Recycled Pulp
Raw material innovation made from paper for recycling
We are working to increase the use of recycled fibres in our sector and in other industries. Our aim is to keep fibres from waste paper in the cycle for as long as possible, thereby reducing the demand for virgin fibres. In addition to tried-and-tested, bleached waste paper grades, we process completely unbleached recycled board into Premium Recycled Pulp. The result is a beige pulp characterised by its natural colour and impressive quality characteristics.
Premium Recycled Pulp is perfect for various applications
- moulded fibre packaging
- speciality papers
- labels
- release liners
- tissues
- graphic paper
- and more…
Can reduce energy consumption in the refining process by up to 50 kWh per tonne. The production of our recycled fibres requires up to 78 per cent less energy than that of the wood-based virgin fibres used at WEPA (cradle-to-gate).
Requires no fillers to achieve a smooth appearance, reducing extra steps
For packaging subject to regulatory requirements such as the PPWR or EUDR
A demonstrably smaller ecological footprint – see the LCA calculation below.
Facilitates access to labels (FSC Recycled, PEFC Certified, Blue Angel)
Enables circular economy projects such as Honext
Continuous production 24/7, 365 days a year
Reliable production capacity of up to 300,000 t.p.a. across four sites
Circularity in our recycling process
- Office paper, brochures etc. from trade and industry & cardboard from deliveries and storage.
- Collected by our partners close to our mills after use.
- Processed into recycled fibre pulp in our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Baled and ready for shipping.
- Used in a wide number of applications and industries.
*The ecological footprint is calculated as part of a Life Cycle Assessment. We calculate the Life Cycle Assessment of our virgin fibres and recycled fibres based on ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, and using the Ecological Scarcity Method published by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) in 2021. The eco-points (UBP) per unit of volume are used in the calculation. The calculated key figure in UBP is the ecological footprint. For the calculation, the environmental impact of the fibres used by us is assessed from raw material extraction to shipment (cradle-to-gate), taking into account aspects such as land use (the biggest driver of reduction), water resources, utilisation of resources and emissions (e.g. climate change and depletion of ozone layer). These environmental impacts are set in relation to a tolerated target quantity (e.g. from environmental quality targets and limit values anchored in international agreements).
Different shades and grades for diverse applications
We offer a range of brightness levels, features, and grades of our Premium Recycled Pulp, designed to meet the demands of diverse applications. Whether you're looking for specific characteristics or deliveries, we’ll provide detailed information, customisation options, and expert support to provide you the best experience.
Chateau-Thierry
France
Kriebstein
Germany
Giershagen
Germany
Arnsberg-Müschede
Germany
Certifications
ISO 45001 (safety)*
ISO 9001 (quality)
ISO 14001(environment)
ISO 50001(energy)
BfR XXXVI (food contact)
FSC ® recycled certified**
PEFC certified***
*Currently applies for Château-Thierry, other mills are in the process of obtaining certification
**FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®, FSC®-C016151)
***PEFC (PEFC/04-32- 0775)
