According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 35 percent of the municipal solid waste stream (MSW) is made up of paper and paperboard products. Paper makes up the largest portion of municipal waste stream and is also one of the most recovered materials

Recycling produces numerous direct and indirect benefits:

• Conserves resources
• Prevents emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants
• Saves energy
• Supplies valuable raw materials to industry
• Creates jobs
• Stimulates the growth of greener technologies
• Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators