Paper with Purpose: Reduce Environmental Impact Through Sustainable Practices

Paper is recycled more than any other material in the US—65-69% of paper and paper based packaging in the US was recovered for recycling. More than any other material. (AF & PA 2024)

94% of Americans have access to community paper recycling programs. 79% have access to residential-curbside recycling programs. (AF & PA 2024)

U.S. forests are a renewable natural resource and grow approximately 2x more tree volume than is harvested each year. (USDA FOREST SERVICE, 2020, U.S. FOREST SERVICE, 2022)

67% of U.S. forestlands are legally available for harvesting, yet tree cutting and removal occurs on less than 2% each year. (USDA FOREST SERVICE, 2020)