Oct 25, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in September 2010 was 2.63 million tons, 8% higher than September of last year. However, consumption in September was 3% lower than August, the American Forest & Paper Association said in a statement received by Lesprom Network. The U.S. consumed 9% more recovered paper in the first 9 months of 2010 than during the same period last year. U.S. exports of recovered paper were down 3% in August compared to July. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper are 2% lower than during the same months last year.