Domtar Supports Canada’s Circular Paper Economy

Published in 30 de December de 2025 by g7

At Domtar, we are proud to operate within one of the most sustainable industries on the planet. Recent findings from Two Sides North America reaffirm what we see every day: Canada’s paper and packaging sector is a cornerstone of the circular economy — renewable, recyclable, and low-carbon.

Paper is recycled more than any other material in Canada, accounting for 35% of all recycled waste in 2020. Today, 94% of Canadians have access to convenient recycling of boxes, cartons, and paper bags, and the average recycled content of major packaging grades (containerboard, boxboard, and kraft paper) has reached 80.2%, up from 47% in 1990.

Since the early 1990s, Canada’s forest products sector has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 70%, while most pulp and paper mills now generate energy using renewable, carbon-neutral biomass. These measurable results prove that environmental performance and economic vitality can coexist and thrive.

As Domtar advances its 2030 Sustainability Strategy, we continue to integrate circular practices across our operations, from reducing carbon intensity and increasing fiber recovery to innovating renewable materials.

By connecting renewable forestry, efficient manufacturing, and strong recycling systems, the company helps build a low-carbon economy that benefits both people and the planet.