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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

Recycling Q&A

Are Post-it Notes Recyclable?

July 21, 2025
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

Press Release

LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

June 23, 2025
AF&PA applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing LD 1423, which makes much needed improvements to the state’s EPR policy. 

Press Release

Industry Publishes Updated Voluntary Standard for Recycling Cardboard

May 29, 2025
AF&PA and FBA announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.” 

Press Release

AF&PA Disappointed in Governor Moore’s Enactment of Maryland EPR Program

May 14, 2025
We are disappointed by Governor Wes Moore’s decision to sign SB 901 into law and create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program in Maryland.