The American forest and Paper Association (af&pa) recently announced that by 2021, 68% of all paper consumed in the United States will be recycled – a rate equivalent to the previous highest rate.
In addition, the recovery rate of old corrugated boxes (OCC) (commonly referred to as cardboard) has improved. The ratio in 2021 was 91.4%, higher than 88.8% in 2020. Overall, the three-year average was 90.5%.
Heidi Brock, President and CEO of af&pa, said: “paper recycling is more powerful than ever, and it is still an environmental success story. In 2021, paper recycling in the United States reached a high achievement rate. It is further proof that our industry’s investment in recycling programs and public participation are proving effective.”
Paper recycling extends the service life of fiber and promotes circular economy. It allows the creation of new, sustainable paper packaging and products.
“Our industry is a leader in sustainability and understands what it means to be a responsible producer,” Brock said. “From 2019 to 2024, we will invest nearly $5billion in the project to use an additional 8million tons of recycled fiber. This reflects our long-term commitment to investing in recycled paper manufacturing infrastructure and improving the recyclability of our industry.”
Post time: Jun-17-2022