coated book stock (cbs) #43
Consists of coated groundwood-free paper, printed or unprinted in sheets, shavings, guillotined books, and cuttings. A reasonable percentage of paper containing fine groundwood may be included. Prohibitive materials are not permitted and outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2%.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Maximum effort will be given to prevent the following prohibited paper categories being mixed in the recovered paper supplies:
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Contaminated recovered paper and board from hospital
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Recovered paper and board which have contained chemicals or foodstuffs
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Covering materials such as paper used for covering furniture during repaired and painting work
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Shipped in bales mainly. Assurance of storage and transport conditions that protect against cross-contamination i.e., by hazardous substances or bad odor. Supplied bales will be labeled with an agreed supplier code PS standards for paper stock.