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OCC Old Corrugated Containers

OCC consumption reaches record in 2020

By Ken McEntee U.S. mill consumption of old corrugated containers (OCC) reached a record level of nearly 22.8 million tons last year, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported.… Thank you for checking us…



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Containerboard production up 1 percent in June

U.S. containerboard production in June increased one percent compared to June 2019, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported. Production was up five percent when compared to the same… Thank you for checking us…


RECYCLE Act introduced in U.S. senate

Bipartisan legislation that would create a federal grant program to educate residents about recycling has been introduced to the U.S. senate. S-2941 – the RECYCLE Act, was introduced by U.S.… Thank you for checking us…



U.S. packaging papers shipments down 7 percent

U.S. shipments of packaging papers in May were down 7.2 percent compared to May 2018 and down 2.4 percent year-to-date, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced today. AF&Pa said bag and sack shipments…