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Q.1109: Can you recycle Phone Books?

Ans. YES

Phone books containing white, yellow and blue pages are recycled. The yellow and blue pages of phone book are colored and all pages are densely printed. Typically phone book paper is made from short,  mechanical pulp and/or recycled newsprint/magazine fibers. The recycled phone book fibers are used for making food and eggs trays, cardboards, cellulose insulation etc.

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