The process of conversion of paper material into the slurry substance is called as
A
Sorting
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B
Shredding
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C
Pulping
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Pulping The process of waste paper recycling involves mixing of used paper with water and chemicals to break it down. It is then chopped up and heated, which breaks down the paper further into strands of cellulose, a type of organic plant material. This resulting mixture is called as pulp or slurry. This process is called as pulping.