The American Forest & Paper Association has released its annual analysis of fiber recycling rates. The figures for 2025 are roughly flat compared with the prior year.
AF&PA estimates the 2025 paper recycling rate was between 61% and 65%, up from a range of 60% to 64% in 2024. The cardboard recycling rate was estimated to be 70% to 75%, compared with 69% to 74% the prior year.