Logo

News

Are Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Sustainable?

Industry Explainer

Are Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Sustainable?

We answered common questions about toilet paper and paper towels and explained why they are a responsible choice.
What is Paper Pulp?

Update in Brief

What is Paper Pulp?

Paper pulp is made from either wood from sustainably managed forests or recycled paper. Pulp is the first step in the papermaking process but can also be used in a variety of…
AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

Press Release

AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent…
Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

Update in Brief

Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.  

Press Contact
CONTACT: Clara Cozort
(202) 463-2722, comm@afandpa.org

FILTER

Filter by Type
Filter by Topic
Date Range

Update in Brief

Understanding Paper Ballots

August 20, 2024
Understanding Paper Ballots
Paper ballots help provide reliability and security. Paper ballots are made from specialty graphic paper based on detailed specifications from election officials and equipment manufacturers.
Paper Options
Marketplace Sustainability
Paper

Press Release

Paperboard Packaging Alliance Reveals 2024 Student Design Challenge Finalists

August 15, 2024
Students from California State Polytechnic University, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, and Rochester Institute of Technology named as finalists.
Sustainability
Packaging

Industry Explainer

Are Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Sustainable?

August 9, 2024
Are Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Sustainable?
We answered common questions about toilet paper and paper towels and explained why they are a responsible choice.
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Tissue

Update in Brief

What is Paper Pulp?

July 30, 2024
What is Paper Pulp?
Paper pulp is made from either wood from sustainably managed forests or recycled paper. Pulp is the first step in the papermaking process but can also be used in a variety of products.
Pulp

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association President And CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President

July 26, 2024
Heidi Brock is the new ICFPA President, with José Carlos da Fonseca Junior as VP. They will lead for two years, focusing on global forestry and sustainability. 
Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

July 26, 2024
Total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 7% compared to Q2 2023. It was up 7% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

July 26, 2024
Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.
Statistics
Packaging

Update in Brief

Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships

July 25, 2024
Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships
AF&PA is excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns: Mary Stafford, Anabella “Bella” Zoslow, and Akhil Krishnan.
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 18, 2024
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 18, 2024
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 7% compared to June 2023. They were up 10% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

July 17, 2024
Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?
We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.  
Postal
Business Impact

Press Release

AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

June 28, 2024
AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent. These rulings save AF&PA members millions and promote sustainable regulation.
Regulatory Reform
Energy
Air
Energy & Environment