Deinked pulp

Deinked pulp is paper that has been recycled and turned back into a material that can be used to make new paper products. When we use paper, like when we draw a picture or write a letter, the paper gets old and we don't need it anymore. Instead of throwing it away, we can recycle it and make it into something new.

Deinking is the process of cleaning the old paper and turning it back into pulp, which is like a watery mush made of tiny wood fibers. Like when we make a smoothie and mix different fruits together, the old paper is mixed with water and chemicals to break it down into its tiny wood fiber components.

These fibers are then cleaned, screened, and washed until they are pure enough to be turned into new paper. Think of it like washing our hands with soap and water to get rid of all the dirt and germs.

The deinked pulp is then sent to paper mills where it can be mixed with other ingredients to make different kinds of paper products, like newspapers, books, or even toilet paper! So instead of cutting down more trees to make new paper, we can recycle and reuse the old paper we already have to make new things. It's like magic!