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Published on June 5th, 2009

Japanese Machine Turns Office Waste Into Toilet Paper

by Amanda Wills

Several manufacturers are coming up with new ways to reuse our waste, from biofuel made from bananas to purses made from candy wrappers. And now we can add one more common waste product to the list: office paper.

Photo: Crunchgear.com

Nakabayashi's new invention can convert office paper into toilet paper. Photo: Crunchgear.com

A Tokyo-based company called Nakabayashi has released new machinery that will turn paper waste into toilet paper. Weighing more than 1,300 pounds, the machine is able to produce two rolls per house from approximately 1,800 sheets of paper, right in the office.

According to Crunchgear, distribution in Japan will begin in August. The company wants to sell 60 units in its first year with a price tag of $95,000. The company is unclear on the costs of operation as well. This could have an overall impact on the machine’s footprint.

While the cost of the machine may be out of your business’ range, there other ways to reduce your office waste. Only print hard copies of documents when needed, and save the rest of your files on your computer.

If you have to print, set your printer to copy on both sides of the paper. Furthermore, always encourage your co-workers to recycle their excess waste.

Amanda Wills

Amanda Wills

Amanda Wills is the Assistant Editor of Earth911.com

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  1. pau

    posted on February 5th, 2010 at 5:08 am

    It takes about half hour to make one toilet roll
    http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/japanese-shredded-office-paper-to-toilet-paper-recyling-machine/

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