One of the ways Verso Paper encourages post-consumer fiber recovery and recycling is through our partnership with Time Inc. and the National Recycling Coalition in ReMix – Recycling Magazines is Excellent. ReMix was created to raise awareness that magazines and catalogs can be recycled with other paper products in residential recycling programs. The program exemplifies Verso’s commitment to work with customers and other important stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 2 million tons of magazines are produced each year in the United States, but only about 32 percent are recycled as compared to the overall national average paper recovery rate of 56%. Research shows that Americans support recycling but are often uncertain about what can be recycled. ReMix is designed to let them know that magazines and catalogs can be recycled right along with their newspapers.

ReMix has already been launched and demonstrated positive results in five municipalities: New York City, Boston, Prince George’s County, Md., Portland, Ore., and Milwaukee, Wis.