Receipts printed on thermal paper (the smooth, glossy receipts with dark black print) are coated with chemicals. During printing, the thermal paper passes over a print head that uses heat to burn areas of the receipt corresponding to the letters and numbers on the receipt. A receipt is probably thermal paper if it discolors easily when scratched with a coin or paperclip. Three reasons why thermal paper is a sustainability issue:
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