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How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

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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%.
Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

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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…
American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

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American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

AF&PA appreciates the U.S. government’s engagement in securing an initial EU trade deal that will advance reciprocal, fair and balanced trade between our two economies. …
What is Paperboard Packaging?

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What is Paperboard Packaging?

Paperboard is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from wood pulp or recycled paper pulp. Paperboard is used to package things like cereal and medicine boxes. 

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Recycling Q&A

How Much Cardboard is Recycled?

August 12, 2025
How Much Cardboard is Recycled?
More than 33 million tons of cardboard was recycled in 2024. The cardboard recycling rate was 69% -74%.
Recycling
Packaging

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Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

August 12, 2025
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.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

August 12, 2025
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%.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Paper
Packaging

Industry Explainer

What is Extended Producer Responsibility

August 12, 2025
What is Extended Producer Responsibility
We explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs, the role of the paper industry in EPR, our industry's investment to improve paper recycling and our recommendations for EPR programs. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Paper
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

Does Paper Actually Get Recycled? The Industry Answers

August 12, 2025
Does Paper Actually Get Recycled? The Industry Answers
Yes, paper gets recycled! Today, more than 2/3 of all paper recycled in the U.S. is turned into new products Americans rely on at mills nationwide.
Recycling
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

July 30, 2025
American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal
AF&PA appreciates the U.S. government’s engagement in securing an initial EU trade deal that will advance reciprocal, fair and balanced trade between our two economies.  As non-tariff trade barrier negotiations continue, we urge the Administration to secure a U.S. exemption from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). 
International Trade
Business Impact

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

July 25, 2025
Total Boxboard production in Q2 remained essentially flat compared to Q2 2024.  The boxboard operating rate was 87.6%, down 1.8 points from the same quarter last year.
Statistics

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

July 25, 2025
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q2 decreased 5% compared to Q2 2024. It was down 3% when compared to the same 6 months of 2024.
Statistics

Recycling Q&A

Are Post-it Notes Recyclable?

July 21, 2025
Are Post-it Notes Recyclable?
Yes, post-it notes are recyclable by paper mills! It’s best to attach them to printer paper, mail, magazines, or other larger paper items and place them in your recycling bin
Recycling
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA June 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 17, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 5% compared to June 2024. They were down 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2024.
Statistics

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 16, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing (P-W) paper shipments decreased 6% in June compared to June 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

July 14, 2025
AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
We encourage President Trump and his administration to continue working towards a fair and reciprocal trade relationship with the EU that fixes EUDR while improving other aspects of trade for U.S. paper manufacturers.
International Trade
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