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Paper Recycling Resources

Recycling Resources

Did You Know?

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.

Learn About the Paper Cup Alliance

Recycling News

Press Release

Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

August 12, 2025
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.

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

August 12, 2025
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%.

Industry Explainer

What is Extended Producer Responsibility

August 12, 2025
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. 

Recycling Q&A

Does Paper Actually Get Recycled? The Industry Answers

August 12, 2025
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.