AF&PA has issued two statements about pizza box recycling. Pizza boxes are recycled at paper mills around the country every day. Grease and cheese are not an issue. We encourage local communities to update their guidelines.
This guide provides data for packaging designers and consumer brands to better understand how non-fiber elements, such as coatings and additives, impact the recyclability of paper-based packaging.
AF&PA members have met or exceeded many of the sustainability goals we set in 2011. See our progress in the latest Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Report.
What paper products found in your living room are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your home office are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your kitchen are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your bathroom are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
Many household paper products and packaging commonly located in the bathroom, office or even right at your front door can be recycled. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
AF&PA member, WestRock designed and developed a proprietary fiber-based packaging solution, Pak On Demand™ Pouch System. Using an innovative format, the system creates right-sized fiber-based pouches that are 100-percent-curbside recyclable.
"The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and AF&PA developed this White Paper to understand how the China import policy would impact U.S. manufacturing sectors and recovered fiber, and suggested ways to address gaps."
Keep paper and paper-based packaging dry and clean, then place them in the recycling bin. Always make sure you're checking local recycling guidelines so you know what can go in the recycling bin.
