Paper

We explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs, the role of the paper industry in EPR, our industry's investment to improve paper recycling and our recommendations for EPR programs. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6% in November compared to November 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 2% in October compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared…

Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in October compared to October 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in September compared to the same month last year. 

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in October increased 10% compared to October 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 10 months of 2023.

In 2023, nearly half of recycled paper went into making containerboard — the material used to make cardboard boxes.

In 2023, the paper recycling rate was 65% - 69%. 

Paper recycling is a success. In 2023, the paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%.

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%.

You put your recycling in the bin and drop it at the curb. Then what happens? Does it actually get recycled? Yes! At paper mills across the country, recycled paper is used to make the essential products millions of people rely on.

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%.

AF&PA celebrates National Forest Products Week by highlighting industry 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!

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 12% compared to August 2023. They were up 12% when compared to the same 8 months of 2023.