The balance of virgin and recycled fibers in paper and paper-based packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness–or the ...

According to a report from the Northeast Recycling Council, the 25 announced recycled mill capacity expansions since 2017 have the potential to use more than 8 million tons of OCC and mixed paper.

The Cincinnati-based packaging company expands its portfolio of recycled paper products. ProAmpac expands its portfolio of recycled paper products with the acquisition of Michigan-based UP Paper.

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), in conjunction with a group of major U.S. paper purchasers, recently conducted a life-cycle-based study of various grades of paper. This 28-month effort, called ...

In a landmark achievement for sustainability, the Foodservice Packaging Institute has propelled U.S. recycling access for ...

To dispel the misconception that composite materials cannot be recycled, Thermolysis is dedicated to developing a range of products that can be entirely recycled, utilizing recycled materials as a ...

Production process matters: Bamboo toilet paper made in coal-reliant regions can have a higher footprint than U.S.-made rolls ...

Paper cup recycling access has nearly quadrupled during the last decade, according to FPI. But more work is needed, including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 'scrunch' test can help you figure out if your wrapping paper can be recycled. (Getty Images) (JIM WATSON via Getty Images) ...