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AF&PA Applauds U.S. Senate for Ratifying USMCA Trade Agreement

WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock praised the Senate for ratifying the U.S. – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) trade agreement and issued the following statement: 

AF&PA Applauds Congressional Action for Continued Recognition of Biomass Carbon Neutrality

WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association President (AF&PA) and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding Congressional passage of domestic spending legislation. Passed by the House and Senate, the bill includes language clearly stating Congress’ intent for…

American Forest & Paper Association Releases November 2019 Containerboard Monthly Report

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2019 Containerboard Monthly report on December 17. 

AF&PA Announces Support for RECYCLE Act of 2019

WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow’s (D-MI) “Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Learning and Education …

Green Bay Packaging Wins 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Award for Water

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Green Bay Packaging with the 2019 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Water for their Water Reduction Achievements at Green Bay Mill. The award was presented at AF&PA’s annual meeting on…

Domtar Wins 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Award for Sustainable Forest Management

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Domtar with the 2019 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Sustainable Forest Management for their Promoting Sustainable Forest Management for Landowners project. This is the second consecutive year AF…

WestRock Wins Two 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Awards

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized WestRock with two 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Awards. This is the fifth consecutive year AF&PA has honored WestRock for their sustainability advancements. The awards were presented at AF&PA’s annual meeting on…

2019 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners Announced at Annual Meeting

Five member companies recognized for outstanding sustainability projects.

Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc. Wins 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc. with a 2019 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction for their Let There Be (LED) Light Program. The award…

Resolute Forest Products Wins 2019 AF&PA Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas Reduction

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized Resolute Forest Products with a 2019 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Energy Efficiency/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction for their Concrete Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions project…

National Forest Products Week Puts Pulp, Paper, Packaging, Tissue, Wood Products Industry Center Stage October 20 - 26

WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s official proclamation recognizing the 59th anniversary of National Forest Products Week (Oct. 20 – 26):

AF&PA Statement on Commerce Department’s Decision to Initiate an Anti-Circumvention Investigation on Imports of Uncoated Free Sheet Paper

WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce decision to initiate an anti-circumvention investigation regarding uncoated free sheet paper in rolls from Australia…