[GreenYes] Chlorine bleaching and dioxins/furans in paper

["Reindl, John" <Reindl@co.dane.wi.us>]

Title: 3-day Green Purchasers training conference

Does anyone have information on the amount of chlorine used to bleach various grades of paper -- both with virgin and recycled fiber -- the estimated quantity of dioxins and furans created by the bleaching of paper and the amount of the dioxins/furans that remain in the paper after bleaching vs the amount that is released to the environment at the bleaching facility?

 

References to reports and articles would be especially welcome.

 

Thanks much,

 

John Reindl, Recycling Manager

Dane County, WI