Secondary Fiber Pulping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024999",
  "term": "Secondary Fiber Pulping",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Pulping process that converts a fibrous material, that has previously undergone a manufacturing process, into pulp stock through the addition of water and mechanical energy. The mill then uses that pulp as the raw material in another manufactured product. These mills may also utilize chemical, heat, and mechanical processes to remove ink particles from the fiber stock.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.441 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/secondary-fiber-pulping/"
}