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Paper Recycling Resources

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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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Recycling News

Update in Brief

Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

April 3, 2025
Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper industry. Lawmakers didn't consider the data or that paper recycling works. 

Industry Explainer

Why Statewide Needs Assessments Are Needed Before EPR

January 8, 2025
Before an EPR program is considered, states need to do a needs assessment. These studies help states better understand the current state of their waste and recycling system.

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

November 14, 2024
Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%.

Press Release

Paper Industry Announces 2023 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates Using Updated Methodology

November 11, 2024
AF&PA announced 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. The recycling rate for cardboard was 71-76%.