Advancing a Sustainable Future
Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 builds on our success and continues our commitment to manufacture sustainable products for a sustainable future.
Paper Recycling
Dive into our recycling success storyPaper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the U.S. We are committed to investing in recycling infrastructure and educating about recycling best practices.
The Latest
Update in Brief
Unpacking Continuously High Paper Recycling Rates
The numbers are in! Paper is one of the most recycled materials. This is confirmed by our continuously high recycling rates. In 2021, the paper recycling rate climbed to 68%. And the recycling rate for cardboard boxes was 91.4%.
Press Release
U.S. Paper Industry Reaches Recycling High in 2021
AF&PA announced 68% of all paper consumed in the United States was recycled in 2021 – a rate on par with the highest rate previously achieved. Additionally, the recycling rate for old corrugated containers (OCC) – commonly known as cardboard – increased.
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3:06 PM · Jun 28, 2022
Thank you @RepWesterman for your membership in the Paper and Packaging Caucus, and for speaking with us and members of @PulpCouncil on the importance of the paper and wood products industry in Arkansas. https://t.co/OUpbyf7bK7
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2:06 PM · Jun 28, 2022
.@RecyclingPN, has a great article highlighting our recently released paper recycling rates. "Paper recycling is stronger than ever and remains an environmental success story," said AF&PA's President and CEO @HeidiBrockAFPA.
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12:06 PM · Jun 28, 2022
Calling all young scientists and researchers in the forest products industry! Working on an innovative project? Apply today for the U.S. Blue Sky awards. Check out the rules and details. https://t.co/LRqWVFnGIH https://t.co/ofV1vWV4eF
Priority Issues
Member Spotlight
Our members have embraced and surpassed goals in three essential
pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental and social.
Seaman Paper
AF&PA member Seaman Paper helps clean up around their local communities for #WorldCleanUpDay. See how they're making a difference in their community.
Procter & Gamble
Access to water is vital for everyone. P&G is teaming up with organizations in water stressed regions to help protect and restore water in those communities.
International Paper
International Paper's Pinelope is estatic with the donations coming in to help Reach out and Read, a non profit organization focused on enouraging reading within households.