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PaperRecycles by AF&PA The recycling rate for paper and paper-based packaging has met or exceeded 63 percent every year since 2009.

Learn more about the industry’s success story from the American Forest & Paper Association.

06/09/2021

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05/21/2021

REMINDER! On June 4, we’re moving over to American Forest & Paper Association. Please follow us there for updates.

The 2020 paper and cardboard recycling rates are in! The paper recycling rate was 65.7% and the cardboard rate was 88.8%...
05/13/2021

The 2020 paper and cardboard recycling rates are in! The paper recycling rate was 65.7% and the cardboard rate was 88.8%. Learn why that matters. https://bit.ly/33TbjSd

REMINDER! In June, we’re moving over to the American Forest & Paper Association. Please follow us there for updates.
04/23/2021

REMINDER! In June, we’re moving over to the American Forest & Paper Association. Please follow us there for updates.

Head over to American Forest & Paper Association to learn more about our members' work on sustainability initiatives lik...
04/13/2021

Head over to American Forest & Paper Association to learn more about our members' work on sustainability initiatives like sustainable forest management and safety.

Our industry relies on sustainable forest management practices to make the everyday products we rely on. AF&PA member Evergreen Packaging is working to increase access for family forest landowners to participate in forest certification programs and ultimately promote sustainable forest management practices in the U.S. Find out more about their award-winning work. https://bit.ly/3e4fKyf

Follow American Forest & Paper Association to get not only more on the industry's recycling story but also insights into...
04/06/2021

Follow American Forest & Paper Association to get not only more on the industry's recycling story but also insights into our sustainability efforts and spotlights on employees throughout the industry.

Courtney Hager-Pugh of International Paper has had a connection to paper since she was little. She shared with us why choosing a career in our industry continues to support her passion for learning and leadership opportunities for women. https://bit.ly/2PiO2oW

We are moving! Our posts are flying over to American Forest & Paper Association. We hope to see you over there.
04/02/2021

We are moving! Our posts are flying over to American Forest & Paper Association. We hope to see you over there.

Now that we’re all home more, are you producing more recycling than usual? That’s okay, we are too. Check out this list ...
01/25/2021

Now that we’re all home more, are you producing more recycling than usual? That’s okay, we are too. Check out this list from How Life Unfolds to know what paper items are okay to recycle.

Paper and paper-based packaging are the most recycled materials in the U.S. Keep it up by learning exactly what you can and can’t put into the bin.

Corrugated boxes are the most-recycled packaging material in the U.S., with nearly half of the material used nationwide ...
01/21/2021

Corrugated boxes are the most-recycled packaging material in the U.S., with nearly half of the material used nationwide to make new boxes coming from paper recovered for recycling.

MYTH: Grease and cheese make pizza boxes not recyclable. FACT: A recent study determined grease and cheese are not a pro...
01/19/2021

MYTH: Grease and cheese make pizza boxes not recyclable.

FACT: A recent study determined grease and cheese are not a problem when recycling pizza boxes at paper mills.

Paper recycling is a success story. More than twice as much paper is recycled than is sent to landfills.
01/15/2021

Paper recycling is a success story. More than twice as much paper is recycled than is sent to landfills.

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