Packaging

A Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 goal is to advance a circular value chain through the production of renewable and recyclable products.

Our supply chain is inherently circular, from the replanting of trees that supply fiber and enhance the environment to recycling paper and packaging that is recovered and turned into new products.

AF&PA has issued two statements about pizza box recycling. Pizza boxes are recycled at paper mills around the country every day. Grease and cheese are not an issue. We encourage local communities to update their guidelines.

This guide provides data for packaging designers and consumer brands to better understand how non-fiber elements, such as coatings and additives, impact the recyclability of paper-based packaging.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2021 Containerboard Monthly report.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2021 Boxboard Monthly report.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its May 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the 61st Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Report, indicating overall U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined 1.6 percent in 2020, compared to the average decline of 1.1 percent per year since 2011.

The 2020 paper recycling rate came in at 65.7% a consistently high rate.  Meanwhile, the average recycling rate for cardboard over the last three years (from 2018 to 2020) increased to 92.4%.   

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Containerboard Monthly report.