March 25
Used paper recovery increased again last year, from 56% to 57.6% in 2008,
but the impact of the current economic problems could impact future rates,
according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
The trade group annually tracks the recovery rate for recycled paper that
uses a formula that considers the overall consumption of paper, corrugated
products and paperboard in the United States and the amount collected for
recycling.
"Itīs important that in the wake of the global recession, the resulting
decline in paper demand, and the decline in value of recovered paper, that
we protect both our infrastructure and personal commitment to recycling so
that we are prepared to again meet growing demand as the market rebounds,"
said Donna Harman, AF&PA president and CEO.
The 2008 increase continues an upward trend in recovery rates in recent
years.
Contact Waste & Recycling News senior reporter Jim Johnson at 937-964-1289
or jpjohnson@crain.com
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