Jul 03, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. The European industries recycling paper and board announced on July 7 that they have met the ambitious target they set in 2000; to push the European paper recycling rate to 56% by the end of 2005. This makes Europe the global leader in paper recycling, and paper the most recycled material in Europe. The figure announced stands at 55.4%, well within the (+/-1.5% points) margin set.