Paper Industry Recovery Statistics

Glatfelter is proud of the paper industry’s recovery improvements. Through collaboration with various organizations and adherence to our environmental policies, we are confident not just in our ability to progress, but in the continued advancement of all papermaking companies. Reducing our environmental impact throughout the papermaking process is an ongoing endeavor that Glatfelter will continue to improve upon.

(tons) of paper were recycled in 2010 for every 1 ton sent to a landfill. This represents a 115% improvement since 2000.
Source: www.paperrecycles.org, 2010 of all paper consumed in 2010 was recovered for recycling.
Source: www.paperrecycles.org, 2010 of U.S. paper mills use recovered paper in the production process.
Source: American Forest & Paper Association, 2010 million cubic yards of landfill space was saved in 2010 through paper recycling – enough to fill 124 Empire State Buildings.
Source: American Forest & Paper Association, 2010 of the U.S. population has access to curb-side pickup – one driver of improved recovery.
Source: www.paperrecycles.org, 2010