Submitted: The Two Sides Team November 7, 2012

According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in September was 2.36 million tons, 8 percent lower than August 2012. Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
November 1 2012, AF&PA

The American Forest & Paper Association released its September 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report on Monday, Oct. 22. According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of
recovered paper in September was 2.36 million tons, 8 percent lower than
August 2012.  Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower
than during the same period last year.  U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census
Bureau, decreased 4 percent in August compared to July, led by a drop
in Mixed Papers exports which fell after a very strong July.
 Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 6.5 percent lower
than during the same period in 2011. The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Dina Menton at dina_menton@afandpa.org.

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