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In Poland, every citizen statistically produces about 300 kg of garbage per year, including more than 80 kg of waste paper. Only a third of waste paper products is reprocessed. In connection with the entry into force of the Act on maintaining cleanliness and order in municipalities there is a need to recover more recyclable materials, including recycled paper. Recovery of waste paper intended to reduce the amount of waste in landfill sites, reducing the felling of trees, as well as reducing the amount of sewage and solid waste in paper mills. The paper presents basic information about the paper industry in Poland and worldwide and the paper production process. It also shows types and characteristics of waste paper and collects data on the processing of waste paper products and product development directions for processing of waste paper products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]