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Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

Recycling Q&A

Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

Grease and cheese in an amount typically found on pizza boxes are not an issue for the recycling process. 82% of Americans have access to a community recycling program that…
The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York

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The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York

Extended producer responsibility isn't the answer in New York. It could raise prices for families. AF&PA EPR efforts that include paper and paper packaging.
AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

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AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

Delaying the application of EUDR is an important step on the road to the European Union finally working to address the glaring compliance and simplification problems within this…
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%.

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Are Tissue Products Sustainable?

October 12, 2023
Are Tissue Products Sustainable?
Tissue products like toilet paper and paper towels are sustainably made. Take a closer look at how they are produced with sustainability in mind.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Recycling
Tissue

Update in Brief

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Paper Manufacturing

September 25, 2023
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Paper Manufacturing
Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. That gets stored in forests and forest products. The forest products industry is also taking steps to improve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy efficiency. In fact, the industry has reduced GHG emissions by more than 24% since 2005.
Energy & Environment

Update in Brief

A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability

September 13, 2023
A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability
Sustainability is an important consideration across industries. The paper industry was one of the first manufacturing industries to voluntarily set quantifiable sustainability goals. We have made significant strides toward sustainable forest management, resource efficiency and paper recycling.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Energy & Environment
Energy
Water
Biomass Energy

Update in Brief

Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry

August 28, 2023
Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry
The forest products industry is inherently circular in its supply chain. Trees are replanted to supply fiber and enhance the environment. And paper and packaging are recycled to make new products. This is how our industry is contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more about our contributions to the circular economy and how you can play a part too!
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age

August 21, 2023
Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age
Paper continues to offer many advantages. From permanent record-keeping to accessibility and sustainability. Paper provides a range of benefits that make it a valuable option today.
Paper Options
Paper

Update in Brief

U.S. Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Continue to Hold Strong in 2022

August 8, 2023
U.S. Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Continue to Hold Strong in 2022
Paper and cardboard continue to be some of the most recycled materials in the United States. In 2022, the paper recycling rate was 67.9% and the cardboard recycling rate was 93.6%. Paper recycling is successful because of the millions of people who recycle and the paper industry’s ongoing investments.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

U.S. Paper Industry Tallies High Recycling Rate in 2022

August 8, 2023
U.S. Paper Industry Tallies High Recycling Rate in 2022
Nearly 68% of paper and more than 93% of cardboard consumed in the United States was recycled in 2022. Paper recycling rates have remained consistently high – meeting or exceeding 63% each year since 2009.
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

How Does AF&PA Calculate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates?

August 8, 2023
How Does AF&PA Calculate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates?
More than two-thirds of the paper used in the U.S. is recycled and used to make new sustainable paper products people use every day. That’s more than 50 million tons of paper. To unpack the paper and cardboard recycling rates further, we turned to AF&PA’s Executive Director of Recovered Fiber Brian Hawkinson to answer a few commonly asked questions.
Recycling
Product Stewardship

Update in Brief

How the Paper Industry Champions Sustainable Forestry

August 3, 2023
How the Paper Industry Champions Sustainable Forestry
The paper and wood products industry is a leader in promoting sustainable forest management. As a condition of membership, AF&PA members are committed to sustainable forest management and sourcing wood from responsibly managed forests. We source our trees from healthy, well-managed working forests.
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

Recycling Q&A

Are Address Window Envelopes Recyclable?

August 1, 2023
Are Address Window Envelopes Recyclable?
Are address window envelopes recyclable? Yes! You don’t even have to remove the plastic window. During the repulping process, it gets filtered out.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Paper

Update in Brief

Let’s Set the Record Straight. Pizza Boxes are Recyclable.

July 26, 2023
Let’s Set the Record Straight. Pizza Boxes are Recyclable.
We’re aiming to answer a common question that causes a lot of confusion across the United States: Are pizza boxes recyclable? We’re here to set the record straight. 
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

Update in Brief

Why You Shouldn't Go Completely Paperless

July 24, 2023
Why You Shouldn't Go Completely Paperless
There are benefits to taking a balanced approach between digital and paper-based options. Going completely paperless may not always be the best solution. Let's explore why.
Paper Options
Paper