Manufacturing Essential Products for America
Our mills operate year-round to manufacture and ship essential, everyday products like cardboard boxes, paper cups, toilet paper, mail and paper bags.
Vital to the U.S. Economy
Explore the economic impact of the industryU.S. pulp and paper mills are significant anchors in the rural communities where many of our facilities are located.
The Latest
Update in Brief
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?
In 2024, around 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 60%-64% and the cardboard recycling rate was 69%-74%.
Press Release
Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates
60%-64% of paper and 69%-74% of cardboard available for recovery were recycled in the United States in 2024. U.S. mills consumed more recycled paper in 2024 compared to 2023 while exports decreased.
Paper Industry Initiatives
Member Spotlight
Our members’ investments in innovations, advancements in technology
and cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of the paper industry.
Green Bay Packaging
Green Bay Packaging announced a $1 billion investment to expand its Kraft paper mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. The project aims to double production capacity. This investment is the largest capital investment project in Central Arkansas’ history!
Sonoco
Sonoco announced a plan to invest in 4 U.S. facilities to expand manufacturing of its rigid paper cans with paper bottoms. The paper-bottom can is innovative and sustainable, making it a key area for investment
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark plans to invest $130 million to create a new production line for hygiene products at its Mobile, Alabama, facility. This investment reinforces their commitment to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and community engagement.