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AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

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AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

We congratulate Mr. Lutnick on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. 
AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

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AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

AF&PA issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico.
AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) final rule on clean electricity production and investment tax credits fails to recognize the carbon benefits of our industry’s…

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AF&PA Elects PCA’s Mark Kowlzan as Board Chair

AF&PA introduced Packaging Corporation of America Chairman & CEO Mark Kowlzan as the incoming Board Chair. We also welcomed 6 company members and 2 associate members to…

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What is Paper Made From?

February 20, 2025
What is Paper Made From?
Manufacturing different products is a lot like following a recipe. The U.S. paper industry uses a balance of fresh wood pulp and recycled paper pulp to make products. Fresh wood pulp comes from sustainably managed forests. 
Paper
Packaging
Pulp
Tissue

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AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

February 19, 2025
AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick
We congratulate Mr. Lutnick on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. 
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International Trade

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AF&PA Releases January 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 18, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January increased 4% compared to January 2024. 
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases January 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 18, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in January compared to January 2024.
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Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Elects PCA’s Mark Kowlzan as Board Chair

February 3, 2025
AF&PA introduced Packaging Corporation of America Chairman & CEO Mark Kowlzan as the incoming Board Chair. We also welcomed 6 company members and 2 associate members to the Association’s membership.

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AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

February 1, 2025
AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
AF&PA issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico.
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Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

January 31, 2025
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q4 increased 1% compared to Q4 2023. It was up 5% when compared to the same 12 months of 2023. 
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Packaging
Paper

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

January 31, 2025
Total Boxboard production in Q4 increased 5% compared to Q4 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 84.7%, up 3.8 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.3 points year-to-date.
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Packaging
Paper

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AF&PA Releases December 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 17, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased 13% compared to December 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 12 months of 2023. 
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Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases December 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 17, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in December compared to December 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 1% in November compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained essentially flat (+0.2%) when compared to November 2024. 
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Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

January 10, 2025
AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) final rule on clean electricity production and investment tax credits fails to recognize the carbon benefits of our industry’s biomass energy systems.
Energy & Environment
Biomass Energy
Energy

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Why Statewide Needs Assessments Are Needed Before EPR

January 8, 2025
Why Statewide Needs Assessments Are Needed Before EPR
Before an EPR program is considered, states need to do a needs assessment. These studies help states better understand the current state of their waste and recycling system.
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Packaging
Paper