Paper/Paperboard Collection by State, Population (Millions)
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Percentage with Access to Curbside Recycling0% - 19%
20% - 39%
40% - 59%
60% - 79%
80% - 100%
on the 2005 AF&PA Community Survey, please click here. |
- 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