A record 53.4 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. (53.5 million tons) was recovered for recycling in 2006, the second year in a row that the rate has increased according to The American Forest & Paper Association.

The 53.5 million tons was made possible by the efforts of AF&PA member companies and the millions of Americans who recycle at home, work and school every day. The industry has set a goal of 55 percent recovery by 2012. "These results show that we are closing in on our 55 percent paper recovery goal at a much faster rate than we anticipated," said AF&PA President & CEO Juanita D. Duggan.

For more information on recycling programs, resources and materials, visit www.paperrecycles.org. To find out more about AF&PA, go to www.afandpa.org.

04/11/2007