Recycling

AF&PA has opposed PRRIA from the outset, and the proposed amendments only worsen the bill’s fundamental flaws. The legislation continues to raise serious affordability concerns for New York families and businesses without delivering meaningful paper recycling benefits.

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. 

Yes, you can recycle cereal boxes! They're made from paperboard, which is recyclable.

AF&PA filed to take part in National Association of Wholesale Distributors v. Leah Feldon, et al. and requested the same temporary pause the court granted NAW.

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

Extended producer responsibility isn't the answer in New York. It could raise prices for families. AF&PA EPR efforts that include paper and paper packaging.

If you’re wondering if paper coffee cups can be recycled, the answer is yes! Paper mills across North American can recycle them.

Tips to recycle your paper and packaging during the holiday season.

Yes, pizza boxes are recyclable. A study found that typical amounts of grease and cheese on pizza boxes are not a problem for paper mills. 

The Voluntary Standard is an industry-supported set of test protocols to evaluate the repulpability and recyclability of coated or treated corrugated board and its equivalents (OCC-e).