How is recycled paper made into napkins?

The process that makes recycled napkins starts in your very own home. Old paper set aside for recycling is collected, sorted, pulped, sorted again, cleaned, then finally moved on to a machine that will press them into tissue. read more

In many cases napkins are actually made from linen, which is made from the fibers of the flax plant, and is significantly more environmentally friendly. Additional considerations include the fact that napkins online are used once, while cloth napkins can be used multiple times. read more

The texture and color of the old paper that you repurpose will directly inform the quality of the "finished" recycled paper. You can use printer paper, newspaper, (clean) napkins and tissues, photocopier paper, wrapping paper, brown paper, lined paper, and even old envelopes. read more

Soiled or dirty paper is also not recyclable in most places. Also, napkins are usually made from poor-quality fibers which don't usually make good paper. However, napkins are usually compostable, though. read more