U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption Drops 5% in 2011: According to the December 2011 Recovered Paper Monthly Report published by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.3 million tons, 7.5% lower than December of last year, and 3% lower than November 2011. Overall, consumption of recovered paper in 2011 was 5% lower than in 2010.
