Paper Towel Recycling
- Reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%
- Zero emission collections
- Part of our RecyclePlus scheme
- 100% recycling – paper towels are turned into new tissue products
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Are you aware that some paper hand towels CAN be recycled?
Bathroom paper towels have historically been a missed recycling opportunity as they’ve had to be disposed of as general waste, ultimately contributing to your general waste volume and disposal fees.
Thanks to our partners at Tork PaperCircle®, there’s a solution whereby Tork paper towels can be turned into a resource. This new method lets us turn old towels into new ones without any difficulty from wet strength chemicals.
Close the loop with paper towel recycling
Based on results from Tork PaperCircle®, just by recycling your paper hand towels, your business can reduce waste up to 20% and reduce total carbon footprint by up to 40%. A building with 800 people can help reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 190 kg per month by using Tork PaperCircle®.
We provide dedicated bins that fit easily into your space and collect used Tork paper hand towels from bathrooms. These will be processed and recycled into new tissue products, supporting the circular economy.
Paper Towel recycling is part of our RecyclePlus scheme, a combined collection service for difficult to recycle items, such as compostables and paper cups, making recycling more convenient and cost-effective.
100% recycling
We help you reduce waste and lower your disposal costs by diverting your paper towel waste. You can also help save trees by decreasing the need to cut down virgin trees for paper production
Circular economy
By recycling your used Tork paper hand towels, you’re supporting the circular economy. We ensure these towels are sent to an Essity mill, where they’re transformed into new tissue products
Combined collections
Our RecyclePlus scheme includes paper towel recycling, alongside other specialised waste like compostables and paper cups, all collected together in a single vehicle for convenient, cost-effective recycling
Carbon savings
With Tork PaperCircle®, recycling paper hand towels can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40%. Plus, our electric-powered collection vehicle ensures zero emissions
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We understand the complexities of paper towel recycling
At Grundon, we know you want to increase recycling rates and contribute to the circular economy. An effective way to achieve this is by focusing on segregating out difficult to recycle items, like Tork paper hand towels.
Due to the fact paper towels have a water absorbent agent, they can only be recycled through a specialist process. This means you need to have a separate bin and collection for them, so they can be kept free of contamination and are ready to be recycled.
As PaperCircle’s recycling partner, we make recycling easy by providing dedicated containers and setting up collections to suit your business. Don’t let your paper hand towels add to general waste – contact us today to get started.
Tell us about your Tork paper towel waste and we’ll provide you with a bespoke quote
We’ll schedule your collections and provide 100% recycling, feeding your waste back into the circular economy
Your business reduces waste, increases recycling rates and lowers your carbon footprint
Can you recycle all types of paper towels?
No, the programme is designed to recycle paper towels provided by Tork only, as these have been specially designed for easy recycling. Contact us to check if your towels are compatible with our service.
What is ‘PaperCircle’?
PaperCircle is a paper towel recycling initiative by Essity, the company behind Tork, which facilitates the recycling of their paper hand towels. Grundon works in partnership with PaperCircle to collect and recycle used paper hand towels from businesses across our operating area. This is integrated seamlessly into your existing waste collection routine, or can be part of our RecyclePlus scheme, where small quantities of waste streams that require specialist recycling, such as compostables and paper cups, can be collected at the same time in one collection vehicle alongside other businesses, making recycling more convenient and cost-effective, while lowering your carbon footprint. Partnering with PaperCircle through Grundon can help your business reduce its carbon footprint by up to 40%, and possibly reduce waste disposal costs.
Do I need to separate paper towels from mixed recycling?
Yes, paper towels must be kept separate from other types of waste for efficient recycling. We offer specialised bins that easily fit in your area for collecting used Tork paper hand towels from bathrooms.
What are Tork Paper Towels made from?
Tork Paper Towels are made from raw materials derived from wood-based fresh fibre. The production of Essity products is certified either in accordance with the FSC® or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™). All chemicals (process aids as well as additives) are assessed from an environmental, occupational health and safety and product safety point of view. You can find more information on Essity products on their website.
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