Smart for business and the environment

People generally know that recycling is good for the environment, but here is a quick refresher on the reasons why. Every ton of paper recovered for recycling is a ton that doesn’t go to the landfill. Recycling paper conserves natural resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. While U.S. papermakers practice sustainable forestry to ensure that working forests used for fiber are promptly replanted, they also want to reuse as much fiber as possible. In fact, recovered paper accounts for three-quarters of the industry incremental increase in fiber consumption.

Recycling allows papermakers to maximize use of renewable natural resources—and not waste them. To protect and conserve wood fiber, AF&DA member companies participate in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. This program not only ensures the renewal of forests, but also the protection of wildlife habitat, soil, air and water quality. That way, future generations can enjoy the same abundant forests that we do today.