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PAPER & CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Paper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the U.S. Paper recycling
is one of the best examples of how we as a society are working to protect our
environment and are part of a circular economy. The industry is investing in
recycling infrastructure and encouraging recycling best practices.
RECYCLING
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PAPER RECYCLING BY THE NUMBERS
Americans recycle a lot of paper! Paper recovered for recycling in the U.S. in
2022 would fill more than 4,000 Washington Monuments.
According to the U.S. EPA, more paper by weight is recovered from municipal
solid waste streams for recycling than plastic, glass, steel and aluminum
combined.
94% of Americans have access to community paper recycling programs. Paper
recycling is a success story and paper products are part of the recycling
solution.
67.9% OF PAPER
WAS RECYCLED IN
THE U.S. IN 2022
93.6% OF CARDBOARD
WAS RECYCLED IN
THE U.S. IN 2022
ABOUT 80% OF
U.S. MILLS USE
RECYCLED FIBER
PAPER RECYCLING TRENDS
Paper recycling rates have continuously grown over recent decades and remain
consistently high. Let's break down the rates.
2022 PAPER RECYCLING RATE
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In 2022, the paper recycling rate was nearly 68%, which held approximately
steady to the 2021 rate. Nearly 50 million tons of paper was recovered for
recycling in 2022. That amount could fill rail cars stretching from New York to
Los Angeles nearly 3 times!
2022 CARDBOARD RECYCLING RATE
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Cardboard is the most recycled packaging material in the U.S. About 34 million
tons of cardboard – what the industry calls corrugated – was recovered for
recycling. About half of the material used nationwide to make new boxes comes
from paper recovered for recycling.
WHERE RECYCLED PAPER GOES
At paper mills across the country, recycled paper is used to make the essential
products millions of people rely on every day!
In 2022, nearly half of recycled paper went into making containerboard — the
material used to make cardboard boxes.
Recycled paper makes boxes for food and medicine, tissue products like toilet
paper and paper towels, and newspapers as well.
Recycled paper is also exported. It's used in paper mills around the world to
manufacture new products.
See what paper products are recyclable
Learn how the paper recycling process works
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DIVE DEEPER INTO PAPER RECYCLING
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UNPACKING THE 2022 PAPER RECYCLING RATES
Paper is one of the most recycled materials. Dive into why paper recycling is a
continuous success.
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WHAT IS THE PAPER INDUSTRY DOING TO IMPROVE RECYCLING?
Learn why paper recycling is a model that works and how the industry is
investing to advance the circular economy.
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HOW PAPER RECYCLING WORKS
At paper mills across the country, recycled paper is used to make the essential
products millions of people rely on.
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STATISTICS
AF&PA RELEASES Q3 2024 BOXBOARD QUARTERLY REPORT
AF&PA's Q3 2024 Boxboard report shows a 10% production increase and an 89%
operating rate. Solid Bleached Folding production rose 18% year-over-year
STATISTICS
AF&PA RELEASES Q3 2024 CONTAINERBOARD QUARTERLY REPORT
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q3 increased 3%
compared to Q3 2023. It was up 6% when compared to the same nine months of 2023.
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AND INNOVATION
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innovations that drive sustainability. Learn how the paper and wood products
industry delivers essential, renewable, and recyclable products while investing
in a sustainable future. Follow us with #ForestProductsWeek!
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