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Paper Recycling Resources

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Can Coffee Cups Be Recycled?

Recycling Q&A

Can Coffee Cups Be Recycled?

If you’re wondering if paper coffee cups can be recycled, the answer is yes! Paper mills across North American can recycle them.

Can Paper Cups be Recycled?

Recycling Q&A

Can Paper Cups be Recycled?

Yes, paper cups are recyclable. There are about 40 mills across North America that recycle paper cups. Cities across the U.S. have already added cups to their recycling programs. 

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Across North America, about 40 mills can recycle paper cups and turn them into new products. The number of cities accepting paper cups is growing too.

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AF&PA Announces Support for the RECYCLE Act

March 24, 2021
AF&PA Announces Support for the RECYCLE Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of U.S. Senators Rob Portman’s (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow’s (D-MI) and Representatives David Joyce’s (R-OH) and Dean Phillips’(D-MN) introduced legislation, the RECYCLE Act.
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Recycling Q&A

Do You Know How to Recycle All the Different Types of Mail You Receive?

May 22, 2018
Do You Know How to Recycle All the Different Types of Mail You Receive?
Many of us have a pile somewhere in our homes where we stack our mail. Bills, advertisements, magazines and catalogs, a card and maybe an exciting online purchase that came in a box or padded envelope. With some of these items, you may be wondering if it is okay to toss them in your recycling bin.
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Here’s How to Recycle Your Cardboard Boxes

January 31, 2018
Is this cardboard box recyclable? YES, cardboard is built to be recycled. In fact, cardboard packaging can be recycled 5 to 7 times! Here’s how to do it right.  
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