How much paper is recycled in the US?

In 2008 in the United States 57.4 percent of all paper consumed was recovered for recycling. That is 340 pounds for every man, woman, and child living in this country. U.S. paper recovery has grown by 78% since 1990. The paper industry has set a new recovery goal of 60% by 2012.

In our shop we carry several papers which have a significant recycled content. If you are concerned about recycling paper on your printing projects we would be glad to help. We can even indicate the recycled paper content on any of your printing projects.