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Marketplace Sustainability

What is Biodiversity?

This is part 2 of our forest management series. Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain forest management best practices on managed forests.

What Are Forest Management Practices?

This is part 2 of our forest management series. Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain forest management best practices on managed forests.

AF&PA Commends EU Decision to Extend Deforestation Regulation Deadline to December 2025

AF&PA released a statement regarding the European Union’s Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.

What is Sustainable Forestry?

Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain sustainable forestry and managed forests. 

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.

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.

EU Anti-Deforestation Law Explainer Handout

We support what the EU is trying to achieve with their anti-deforestation law (EUDR). The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation. However, EUDR imposes some unachievable requirements that create significant technical barriers, which risks trade…

Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

We support what the EU is trying to achieve with their anti-deforestation law. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation. However, EUDR imposes some unachievable requirements that create significant technical barriers, which risks trade.

Are Paper Cups Sustainable?

Paper cups are a sustainable choice and an important part of advancing sustainability goals. Paper cups are made from renewable resources and can be recycled at paper mills.

AF&PA Supports Congressional Engagement on European Union Deforestation Regulation

We commend U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN) and Angus King (ME) for leading this bipartisan effort with 24 other Senators to address the challenges of EUDR.

AF&PA Applauds New York Governor Hochul for Vetoing Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

The American Forest & Paper Association applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto New York’s Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. The proposed legislation brought significant concerns for our industry impacting non-tropical forest products. 

AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

New York’s Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act ignores the fact that the U.S. paper and wood products industry champions sustainable forestry. The legislation is unnecessary because tropical deforestation is already banned in New York. AF&PA urges Governor Kathy Hochul to veto this bill…