I am trying to understand what part of the binders is actually post consumer content? The binder spine, cardboard Economy Round Ring View Binder, 3 Rings, 1.5" Capacity, 11 x 8.5, Black Binders

I am trying to understand what part of the binders is actually post consumer content? The binder spine, cardboard inside the binder, or the vinyl.

Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent 7%
Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent 40%
Total Recycled Content Percent 47%

Status: Open Jul 18, 2014 - 12:31 PM

Product Questions

Do you have the same question? Follow this Question

1answer

Answer

Jul 28, 2014 - 02:24 PM

It's the chipboard inside the binder that is made from recycled recycled materials. The chipboard is 100% recycled, with 75% of that being post-consumer. That means 75% of the recycled material comes from thrown away trash that would otherwise end up in landfills. The remaining 15% is from pre-consumer waste from manufacturing processes.

Since the 100% recycled chipboard only makes up about half of the binder, the total recycled content of the binder is 47%. 40% of that is post-consumer, and 7% pre-consumer.