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A Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 goal is to advance more resilient U.S. forests. AF&PA members have long been committed to sustainable forestry. 

A Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 goal is to advance a circular value chain through the production of renewable and recyclable products.

Our supply chain is inherently circular, from the replanting of trees that supply fiber and enhance the environment to recycling paper and packaging that is recovered and turned into new products.

We are a manufacturing sector sustainability leader. Our ambitious new set of goals, Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future, will further advance the role our industry plays and build on our achievements.

Tissue products provide convenience and improved hygiene, reducing the spread of disease. Made with wood from responsibly-managed forests or recycled paper, our members’ tissue products are sustainable.

Paper towels are your go-to solution for keeping clean wherever life takes you. Whether removing a stain from your clothing, touching public surfaces or wiping your face. 

Reusable rags and sponges could be redistributing germs across your home. Cleaning with disposable paper towels helps you avoid cross-contamination.

The Mayo Clinic and CDC agree – paper towels are the gold standard in hygiene for healthcare settings. 

The preferred choice: most cleaning professionals prefer paper towels over jet air dryers. 

When it comes to hygiene, stick with tissue products such as paper towels for hand-drying.  Hygienic, sustainable and preferred by consumers.

Paper towels are widely recognized for their role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene - both in and away from home.

People are exposed to risks in many ways every day and some are more likely than others, and there are many regulatory programs to address those risks. The comparable risk chart helps explain how EPA's new risk policy for Washington state's water quality is more strict than several other programs.