Paper Fact #15 – Consumers prefer packages ordered online to be delivered in paper-based packaging

In a recent survey of U.S. consumers, more than half said they prefer packages ordered online to be delivered in paper-based packaging rather than plastic.

Paper Fact #14 – U.S. consumers believe only 23% of paper and paper-based packaging is recycled

A recent survey showed that U.S. consumers believe only 23% of paper and paper-based packaging is recycled. The fact: 66% is recycled!

Paper Fact #13 – Half of U.S. consumers ranked paper-based packaging as better for the environment.

In a recent survey, half of U.S. consumers ranked paper-based packaging as better for the environment than other types of packaging.

Paper Fact #12 – 66% of paper and paper-based packaging is recycled

The U.S. recycling rate is 66% of paper and paper-based packaging is recycled. It’s 89% for cardboard boxes!

Paper Fact #11 – The U.S. Pulp & Paper Industry is responsible for 0.5% of total industrial CO2E emissions


The U.S. Pulp & Paper Industry is responsible for 0.5% of total industrial CO2E emissions.

Paper Fact #10 – Net forest area in the U.S. grew by about 18M acres between 1990 and 2020


Net forest area in the United States grew by about 18 million acres between 1990 and 2020.

Paper Fact #9 – Paper-based products produced in a sustainable manner can be a wise choice


Paper-based products produced in a sustainable manner can be a wise choice because they come from renewable resources.

Paper Facts #8 – Paper-based packaging is renewable and recyclable


Paper-based packaging is made from a renewable resource – sustainably managed forests, is recyclable and is manufactured using mostly renewable energy.

Paper Facts #7 – 65% of the energy demand from U.S. paper mills is met using renewable energy


More than 65% of the energy demand from U.S. paper and paper-based packaging mills is met using renewable carbon-neutral energy.

Paper Facts #6 – Paper can be recycled up to 7 times


Paper can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers become too weak and short to bond into new paper.

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