Among other things, the present invention provides various apparatus useful in paper manufacturing and recycling. On such apparatus is a paper strap that includes a paper body that is formed of a compound structure. Such a paper strap further includes an adhesive material formed on at least a portion of the paper body. Methods for using the paper strap include methods related to recycling paper products, methods for sealing cartons, and methods for manufacturing paper products.
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/438,911 entitled "Various Banding Apparatus and Methods for Using Such, filed on Jan. 8, 2003, and assigned to an entity common herewith.