Update in Brief

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. 

This is part 3 of our forest management series. Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain the importance of biodiversity in managed forests. 

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%.

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

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

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.

Paper pulp is made from either wood from sustainably managed forests or recycled paper. Pulp is the first step in the papermaking process but can also be used in a variety of products.

AF&PA is excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns: Mary Stafford, Anabella “Bella” Zoslow, and Akhil Krishnan.

We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.  

We answered some common questions about the U.S. paper industry and its environmental impact. Dive in to explore how our industry is committed to sustainable manufacturing practices.

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.

We dove into how the industry is embracing sustainable tissue production to make toilet paper and paper towels. We got an insight into how one company, Procter & Gamble, approaches it.