Paper/Paperboard Collection by State, Population (Millions)
Percentage with Access to Curbside Recycling
0% - 19%
20% - 39%
40% - 59%
60% - 79%
80% - 100%
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on the 2007 AF&PA Community Survey,
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Nearly 80 percent of America's paper mills use recovered fiber to make some or all of their products. Approximately 140 mills use recovered paper exclusively.
By 2012, the paper industry hopes to recover 60 percent of the paper Americans consume
Every ton of paper that is recovered saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space