Paper towels

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Can I recycle Paper towels?

Even though it has "paper" in the name, the fibres of paper towels are too small to be made into new paper. And as a handy solution to household messes, they are often contaminated which is a no-go for recycling.

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Even though it has "paper" in the name, the fibres of paper towels are too small to be made into new paper. And as a handy solution to household messes, they are often contaminated which is a no-go for recycling.

Absorbent disposable paper towel sheets.

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