More than 45 million tons of paper were recycled in the U.S. in 2025

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its annual paper recycling rates. The report highlights that 61 to 65 percent of paper and 70 to 75 percent of cardboard available for recovery are being recycled in the U.S. in 2025. 
Paper and cardboard recycling rates in 2025

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