MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202617079237 A) filed by Blendpaper Security Papeis Especiais S. A.; and Casa Da Moeda Do Brasil - Cmb on June 26, 2026, for Method For Recycling Paper Money Or Special Paper, Fibrous Suspension, Recycled Fibre, Use Of Same, And Paper Obtained.
Inventors include Pereira, Marcos; Salles Ruivo De Barros, Nathalia; and Ambrozio Gilberti, Alexandre.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The present invention pertains to the fields of recovery or reuse of waste materials. The present invention discloses a method for recycling banknotes. The process of producing banknotes generates solid waste, such as paper rejected due to quality problems and printing defects, resulting in a considerable amount of waste that must be managed properly. The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned problem and proposes a method for recycling current paper money on the basis of its composition. In this way, the recycling of scraps from the banknote manufacturing process highlights the relevance of the circular economy and the responsible use of resources in the printing industry.
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