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Japanese machine turns office paper into toilet paper

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by cwerdna, Feb 6, 2010.

  1. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Excellent. This is a great way to make sure all of your shredded paper ends up being recycled and reused.
     
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    Okay, I think that is a great idea... but my gosh, it's expensive!
     
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    Lord help you if someone forgets to remove the staples, or worse yet a paperclip!!

    Yeow!! :eek:
     
  5. cwerdna

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    Hahaha. Someone else asked about the staples in the comments and the reply was:
     
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    Still I hope that process never fails!
     
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    the paper cuts must hurt like a bitch
     
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    Using that sort of paper, i wonder if you're required to shave first?
     
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    It does appear to be a bit flimsy, doesn't it?
     
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    for 100k, thats not too bad. considering the costs of a heavy-duty shredding machine and the disposal fees/shredding service alternatives.
     
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    this is great
    a bit office.. what amount of toilet paper is used? and the cost of that are?

    well maybe the prius is still high because its new
    when it will become more mainstream....

    i like it.