Every October is an exciting time for the industry as we celebrate National Forest Products Week. We get to remind the world of the many benefits of choosing paper and paper packaging. Everywhere you go, packaging, tissue and wood products provide undeniable value to consumers across the country. And the best part is they are made from a renewable and recyclable resource. Also, the nicest part of utilizing forest goods everyday is that they are created from renewable and recyclable materials.
In the United States, the sector recovered 66.8% of paper and paperboard in 2015. And, thanks to the voluntary, market-driven recovery system, we maintain consistently high recovery rates. Paper and paper-based packaging have a relatively high recovery rate when compared to other recyclable commodities.
Increased paper recycling is an important component of our industry’s long-term sustainability efforts. Since the first paper recovery target was established by AF&PA, the industry has worked with partners to encourage enhanced recovery in communities, colleges, schools, and companies.
We’ve produced resources to teach consumers about optimal recycling practices, like which types of paper and packaging made of it are recyclable, what to shred before recycling and what may go right into recycling bins, and how to determine what to shred before recycling.
But, in the end, recycling improves because millions of individuals choose to recycle every day at home, work, and school. If you have the option of purchasing things produced from various materials, remember that forest goods are responsible, sustainable options.
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