The Benefits of Paper

With the Paper and Packaging Board winding down due to federal funding cuts, NPTA is proud to help keep some of their most valuable resources accessible to the industry. These materials were created to highlight the many benefits of paper products—from sustainability and recycling to innovation and everyday value.

By sharing them here, NPTA hopes to ensure that this knowledge continues to support distributors, suppliers, and partners across the paper supply chain. While the Board itself is no longer active, the information they developed remains a meaningful resource for our community.

Recycling & Consumer Behavior

• Most U.S. Adults Think Recycling Paper Products Is Easy and Worth It (Nov. 1, 2023)
• Earth Day: Data and Tips Help Make Recycling Paper a Habit (Mar. 28, 2023)

Sustainability & Innovation

• Paper-based Packaging Has a Great Sustainability Story (Jan. 5, 2024)
• Paper Is the Answer on Sustainability. But Innovation Is the Key to Getting Consumers to Embrace It. (July 9, 2024)

Industry Progress & Outlook

• 5 Key Takeaways from 10 Years of Paper, Packaging and Progress (Oct. 10, 2024)
• Why I am Optimistic About Paper and Packaging in 2025 (Jan. 10, 2025)

Engagement Campaign

• Be a Papertarian! Creating a Movement to Choose Paper-Based Products (Apr. 5, 2023)