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The 2021 AF&PA Access to Recycling Study found 79% of Americans have access to residential-curbside recycling programs- an increase of more than 14 million people since our 2014 study.

Brown paper packages arriving on doorsteps should be recycled. This is version 2 for the holiday recycling set.

Brown paper packages arriving on doorsteps should be recycled. This is version 1 for the holiday recycling set.

We encourage communities to update their residential recycling programs’ guidelines to explicitly accept pizza boxes that are free of food.

A promo teaser graphic for AF&PA's recycling video that explains how paper recycling actually works.

From the replanting of trees that supply fiber and enhance the environment to recycling paper and packaging that is turned into new products, our industry is contributing to a more sustainable future. AF&PA member company contributions to a circular value chain are reflected in green.

Each year the U.S. and Canada grow significantly more wood than is harvested. 

Nearly 90% of paper towel manufacturers use recycled fiber to make new paper towel products.

Take on germs with paper towels. Paper towels are widely recognized for their role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. And, each year the U.S. and Canada grow significantly more wood than is harvested. 

Take on germs with paper towels. Paper towels are widely recognized for their role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Nearly 90% of paper towel manufacturers use recycled fiber to make new paper towel products.

The U.S. forest products industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in America. Industry jobs create additional wealth in local communities and facilities produce essential products. 

Recycled paper fibers can be reused 5 to 7 times to make new paper and cardboard products.