[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR. "] SIR,—I was
much interested in the article which appeared in your columns on March 31st on the important question of con- serving all paper waste for remanufacturing purposes. There is no doubt that every week will show this matter is of the utmost urgency to the nation. The explanation of the low prices apparently obtained by the Swansea Borough Authority probably lies in the fact that the waste was disposed of direct to the mill in an unsorted and unbaled condition. It is much wiser to have the waste disposed of by some paper stock merchant or broker, who can undertake the necessary sorting, grading, and packing of the paper. The last process is generally done by hydraulic power. Naturally the paper manufacturer will give a much better price if he receives the goods properly sorted into the various grades, and press-packed into bales for easy handling. There are several firms who undertake this class of business, and City Councils and Urban Authorities entertaining the scheme outlined in your columns would do well to get into touch with one or other of them. I believe one of the largest firms dealing in this class of business is that of S. Lendrum and Co., St. Katherine's Way, Tower Bridge, London, E. Unless I am mistaken, they also have branches at Manchester and Glasgow, and maybe in other large centres.—I am, Sir, &c., FRED E. Loma. Colton Exchange Buildings, Liverpool.
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