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What is the calorific value of paper and cardboard?

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The calorific value of paper and cardboard products averages around 15.8 MJ/kg, based on higher heating value (HHV) data. This energy content, released during combustion, makes paper and cardboard a viable fuel source for waste-to-energy facilities, but several factors can influence its actual heating potential.