community recycling

Guide to community recycling

Interested in starting a community recycling program? Learn more about how you can involve
your community in paper recycling.

National Paper Recycling Access/Paper/Paperboard Collection by State

Since 1994, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has performed a series of national surveys to measure the extent and track the growth of access to community-level paper and paperboard recycling.

This map features:

• the findings of the 2007 survey, and
• highlights the availability of curbside and/or drop-off paper recycling programs for each state.

AF&PA Recycling Awards Winners

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards recognize outstanding programs that promote the recovery of high quality paper for recycling.

• 2009 Winners
• 2008 Winners
• 2007 Winners
• 2006 Winners

 

 

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2008 Recovered Paper Annual Statistics In 2008, a record-high 57.4 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling. While the rate shows impressive growth, there is cautionary news as well. The global recession resulted in a sharp decline in demand for paper and recovered fiber, resulting in decreases in consumption and overall tons recovered. The long-term impact of the slowdown will depend on the speed with which the economy rebounds.	Additional Links and Resources American Forest & Paper Association Keep America Beautiful Paperboard Packaging Alliance Project Learning Tree
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