Dive Brief:
- The Carton Council is comprised of manufacturers working together to divert cartons from landfills. The group was established in 2009.
- According to the group, carton recycling grew 177% within five years; the rate began at 18% in 2009.
- Figures from the Carton Council of North America show carton recycling availability is available to 50% of the households in the U.S. Currently, 58 million residences across 46 states have the capability to recycle cartons.
Dive Insight:
Jason Pelz, the vice-president of recycling projects, attributes the recycling rate to the collaborative effort within the industry in conjunction with private-public partnerships