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The 2020 paper and cardboard recycling rates are in! The paper recycling rate was 65.7% and the cardboard rate was 88.8%. Learn why that matters. https://bit.ly/33TbjSd

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Head over to American Forest & Paper Association to learn more about our members' work on sustainability initiatives like sustainable forest management and safety.

Our industry relies on sustainable forest management practices to make the everyday products we rely on. AF&PA member Evergreen Packaging is working to increase access for family forest landowners to participate in forest certification programs and ultimately promote sustainable forest management practices in the U.S. Find out more about their award-winning work. https://bit.ly/3e4fKyf

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Courtney Hager-Pugh of International Paper has had a connection to paper since she was little. She shared with us why choosing a career in our industry continues to support her passion for learning and leadership opportunities for women. https://bit.ly/2PiO2oW

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Now that we’re all home more, are you producing more recycling than usual? That’s okay, we are too. Check out this list from How Life Unfolds to know what paper items are okay to recycle.

Pulp Truth: Can I Recycle This? Paper and paper-based packaging are the most recycled materials in the U.S. Keep it up by learning exactly what you can and can’t put into the bin.

Corrugated boxes are the most-recycled packaging material in the U.S., with nearly half of the material used nationwide to make new boxes coming from paper recovered for recycling.

MYTH: Grease and cheese make pizza boxes not recyclable.

FACT: A recent study determined grease and cheese are not a problem when recycling pizza boxes at paper mills.

Paper recycling is a success story. More than twice as much paper is recycled than is sent to landfills.