OCC Recycling Rate (CONT’D FROM PAGE 36)
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number of shipping containers destined for U.S. retail out- lets and an estimate for the number of corrugated boxes in each shipping container to factor in imported product packaging – boxes that arrive in the U.S. as packaging for products imported from other countries – and add it to the available U.S. supply of OCC that can be recovered. But this approach neglects to recognize U.S. exports of prod- ucts in corrugated boxes – exaggerating available supply of OCC and artificially reducing the recycling rate.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
While AF&PA stands by our method for calculating the OCC recycling rate, we feel it is important to share our method for calculating a statistically sound “effective” rate. AF&PA uses U.S. Census Bureau data on annual imports and exports of packaged goods and data from the Fibre Box Association on “box intensity” – the amount of corru- gated packaging used for each type of product imported and exported to calculate our “effective” rate. When factoring in estimates for both imports and ex- ports of product packaging, AF&PA found an “effective” OCC recycling rate in the 79.2 percent to 84.7 percent range, or an average of 82.1 percent for 2021. Keep in mind this is an estimated “effective” rate, not a precise number. But you’ll see our average of 82.1 percent, though not based on the more accurate and complete data used to calculate the OCC recycling rate, is significantly higher than the 69 percent presented by Bloomberg Intel- ligence/Circular Ventures. Taken together, the data tell us – without question – the OCC recycling rate has remained consistently high. Paper recycling is one of the best examples of how we, as a society, are working to protect our environment and contribute to a circular economy. Our industry is ac- tively producing more sustainable products, investing in manufacturing infrastructure that will use recovered paper, increasing the availability of community recycling and ed- ucating people about the best ways to recycle paper and paper-based packaging products. Heidi Brock is the President & CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association in Washington, DC.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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