The NY State Legislature ended its session without passing the 包装 Reduction and 回收 Infrastructure Act. 的房颤&PA supports recycling improvements but seeks provisions to protect paper and paper-based packaging recycling in future discussions.
纸 bags are widely accepted for recycling across the U.S. They are the only bags that are recyclable in curbside bins. This ease of recycling makes them a convenient choice.
纸 cups are a sustainable choice and an important part of advancing sustainability goals. 纸 cups are made from renewable resources and can be recycled at paper mills.
Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to implement the 包装 Waste and Cost Reduction Act. We support and encourage Minnesota lawmakers to complete a needs assessment before considering an EPR program. This would help them reach their goals to improve their recycling system.
Before an EPR program is considered, states need to do a needs assessment. These studies help states better understand the current state of their waste and recycling system.
纸 and cardboard continue to be some of the most recycled materials in the United States. In 2022, the paper recycling rate was 67.9% and the cardboard recycling rate was 93.6%. 纸 recycling is successful because of the millions of people who recycle and the paper industry’s ongoing…
Nearly 68% of paper and more than 93% of cardboard consumed in the United States was recycled in 2022. 纸 recycling rates have remained consistently high – meeting or exceeding 63% each year since 2009.
In 2022, 93.6% of cardboard boxes were recycled. Keep up the good work by breaking boxes down flat, keeping them dry and clean, and then put them in the bin.
