In 2001, total production was 88.9 million tons of paper and paperboard
Of all the paper and paperboard produced in 2001,42.1 million tons was paper
In 1999, total production was 97.0 million tons of paper and paperboard
In 2000, total production was 94.6 million tons of paper and paperboard
94.6 million tons were made in 2000
88.8 million tons were made in 2002
90.1 million tons were made in 2003
In the late 1990s envelope converters consumed $1 billion worth of paper and paperboard in their manufacturing processes, mostly uncoated freesheet and kraft paper, according to the U.S. Economic Census.
Approximately 65 million tonnes of paper and paperboard products are used in Canada each year, with packaging materials accounting for the largest share.
In 2012, paper and paperboard accounted for approximately 28.2% of the municipal solid waste generated in the United States, totaling around 66 million tons. This made paper products one of the largest components of municipal solid waste during that year. Efforts to increase recycling and reduce paper consumption have been ongoing to manage this waste more effectively.
In the U.S., approximately 68 million tons of paper and paperboard were recycled in 2021, which represents about 66% of the total paper produced. This recycling effort helps conserve resources, reduce landfill waste, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The recycling rate has generally improved over the years due to increased awareness and better recycling programs.
The paper back was less than ten dollars.
Paper made from wood pulp will turn yellow with age. However it is much cheaper than paper made with cotton fibers. The paper oxidizes.