Paper

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in March compared to March 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to February 2026.

We are disappointed by the court’s decision denying our motion to join the challenge to Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act. 

EPR works like a consumption tax. It ultimately increases the overall cost of groceries, household goods and paper products. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6% in February compared to February 2025. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 13% in January compared to January 2025.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 11% in December compared to December 2024 and 8% on a year‑to‑date basis.

Yes! Envelopes made of paper, including those with plastic address windows, are recyclable.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper year‑to‑date shipments decreased 8% in November compared to November 2024, yet the YTD operating rate is nearly 4 points higher in 2025 compared to 2024.

Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2025.

Yes, birthday cards and envelopes made of paper are usually okay to recycle.

Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in July compared to July 2024.

Investing in and improving paper recycling has been an industry priority for decades. Download AF&PA's handout explaining our efforts to capture even more paper from the waste stream for recycling.