Forest Industry Leaders Address Climate Change and Fiber Legislation at AF&PA’s Paper Week

Rubright, who serves as chairman of AF&PA’s Board of Directors, then spoke about the role of recovered fiber as part of the paper industry’s commitment to the environment. “I am very pleased to announce that in 2006 we reached a record-high recovery rate of 53.4 percent. In that year, 53.5 million tons of fiber were recovered for productive uses in the United States. This is good news for the industry, and good news for the environment, “ he said. “Increases in recovery rates don’t just happen overnight. They are the result of significant capital investments and education efforts on the part of the industry, and the dedication of millions of Americans who recover paper at home, school, and work on a daily basis.”