Paper body launches webpage and video to promote recycling efforts

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): As part of its efforts to boost paper recovery rates, the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) has launched a new webpage and video. The new resources are aimed to increase the quantity and quality of recovered paper for recycling.

The webpage and video is available at http://www.paperrecycles.org/recycling-resources/what-is-recyclable- .

According to AF&PA, the advice in the webpage and video is intended to improve paper recycling, which in turn help to maximize the quantity of could paper available for recycling. The video portrays how wide range of paper and paper-based packaging products can be recycled. It reminds customers to ensure that these materials are clean and dry before they are placed in recycling bins.

The webpage provides detailed list of paper and paper-based packaging items that are accepted for recycling in the US. It also outlines the procedures to be followed before they are placed in recycling bins.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.  AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resource.