Essity opens new £35m recycling plant in Prudhoe to turn waste paper into toilet rolls
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Essity opens new £35m recycling plant in Prudhoe to turn waste paper into toilet rolls

6 Jun 2026 · Originally published 6 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Behind the scenes at new £35m factory turning waste paper into toilet rolls
Essity has opened a new £35m recycling facility in Prudhoe, replacing a 50-year-old plant to process waste paper into toilet tissue. By upgrading its technology to remove contaminants from recycled materials, the site can now reduce its reliance on virgin wood pulp - a shift that improves the sustainability of brands like Cushelle and Velvet.
Source: Chronicle Live Northumberland
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