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Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 20, 2024

Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in October compared to October 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in September compared to the same month last year.

Statistics

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 20, 2024

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in October increased 10% compared to October 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 10 months of 2023.

Statistics

Paper

Packaging

Update in Brief

What is Biodiversity?

November 20, 2024

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

Sustainable Forestry

Marketplace Sustainability

Industry Voices

Press Release

Call for Applications to U.S. Blue Sky Awards

November 18, 2024

The Blue Sky awards recognize students, young researchers and young professionals who are passionate about clean manufacturing, sustainable forestry and forest products, and the forest bioeconomy. The 2024-2025 theme is: Time for the forest-based sector to showcase its innovative solutions for forest products, wood bioindustry and forest conservation, management, and restoration.

Sustainability

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

November 14, 2024

Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%.

Recycling

Product Stewardship

Packaging

Paper

Recycling Q&A

Does Paper Actually Get Recycled? The Industry Answers

November 14, 2024

You put your recycling in the bin and drop it at the curb. Then what happens? Does it actually get recycled? Yes! At paper mills across the country, recycled paper is used to make the essential products millions of people rely on.

Recycling

Packaging

Paper

Press Release

Paper Industry Announces 2023 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates Using Updated Methodology

November 13, 2024

AF&PA announced 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. The recycling rate for cardboard was 71-76%.

Recycling

Product Stewardship

Packaging

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

November 8, 2024

6 Member Companies Honored for Leading Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Comments on the 2024 Election

November 6, 2024

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a statement on the 2024 election congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance.

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2024

AF&PA's Q3 2024 Boxboard report shows a 10% production increase and an 89% operating rate. Solid Bleached Folding production rose 18% year-over-year

Statistics

Packaging

Products

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 25, 2024

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2023. It was up 6% when compared to the same nine months of 2023.

Statistics

Packaging

Press Release

National Forest Products Week Highlights Industry's Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

October 20, 2024

AF&PA celebrates National Forest Products Week by highlighting industry innovations that drive sustainability. Learn how the paper and wood products industry delivers essential, renewable, and recyclable products while investing in a sustainable future. Follow us with #ForestProductsWeek!

Sustainability

Sustainable Forestry

Recycling

Paper

Wood

Pulp

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