Will there be any environmental impact during the production process of circular colored copperplate paper?

In the production process of circular colored copperplate paper, there is indeed a certain environmental impact. The following is a specific analysis:

1、 The impact of raw material acquisition and pulping process

The quality of copperplate paper largely depends on the selection of raw materials, and high-quality wood pulp with longer plant fibers is usually used in the production process. The pulp making process may involve chemical or mechanical methods, both of which can have a certain impact on the environment:

Chemical pulping: usually includes processes such as raw material storage, steaming, washing, screening, bleaching, etc. The chemicals used in the cooking process (such as ethanol, ammonia, chromic acid, etc.) and the wastewater generated may contain harmful substances. If not treated properly, it can cause pollution to the water body.

Mechanical pulping: Although it does not require the use of large amounts of chemicals, it generates a large amount of sawdust and wastewater. If these wastes are not properly treated, they can also cause pollution to the environment.

2、 The influence during coating and processing

Copperplate paper needs to be coated during the manufacturing process to improve its glossiness and printing effect. The coatings and solvents used in the coating process (such as organic solvents) may contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can evaporate into the atmosphere during coating and drying, affecting air quality. In addition, the solid waste and wastewater generated during the processing also need to be properly treated to avoid polluting the environment.

3、 Energy consumption and emissions

The production process of copperplate paper requires a large amount of energy, including electricity, steam, etc. The consumption of these energy sources not only increases production costs, but also exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions, which have an impact on global climate change. Meanwhile, if pollutants such as wastewater, exhaust gas, and waste residue generated during the production process are directly discharged without proper treatment, they will cause serious pollution to the environment.

4、 Environmental protection measures and improvements

In order to reduce the environmental impact during the production process of copperplate paper, many manufacturers have begun to take environmental protection measures. For example:

Use environmentally friendly coatings and solvents to reduce VOC emissions.

Promote circular economy and realize the resource utilization of waste.

Improve production processes, enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Strengthen the treatment of pollutants such as wastewater, exhaust gas, and waste residue to ensure compliance with emission standards.

In summary, the production process of circular colored copperplate paper will have a certain impact on the environment. However, by adopting environmental protection measures and improving production processes, these impacts can be effectively reduced, achieving coordinated development between the economy and the environment.