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AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto TREES Act

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AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto TREES Act

New York’s TREES Act continues to ignore the fact that the U.S. paper and wood products industry champions sustainable forestry and does not contribute to deforestation. 
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

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

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

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%.
AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

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AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

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

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Is Cardboard Recyclable?

April 4, 2023
Is Cardboard Recyclable?
Cardboard is a highly recyclable material that’s widely accepted for recycling in recycling programs across the U.S. By choosing to recycle cardboard, we can all play a role in creating a more sustainable future. 
Recycling
Product Stewardship
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Packaging

Update in Brief

Talking Sustainability with Women in Manufacturing

March 31, 2023
We are a workforce filled with inspiring and brilliant women who are making changes and breaking barriers in manufacturing. We took a moment to ask what the industry and its sustainability goals mean to a few women from our member, Ahlstrom.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Releases February 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 15% in February compared to February 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 6% in February compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Opposes EPA’s Final NOx FIP Rule

March 15, 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association opposes the EPA’s final rule for Federal Implementation Plans (FIP) Addressing Regional Ozone Transport for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NOx FIP). The "Good Neighbor" rule should exclude paper mill boilers.
Energy & Environment

Update in Brief

Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 24, 2023
Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry
Marcez Mitchell and Marlon Jones from International Paper to gave us their candid thoughts on diversity in the paper and wood products industry, how they celebrate Black History Month and more.
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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Paper Industry

February 17, 2023
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Paper Industry
Procter & Gamble’s Senior Vice President, Product Supply-Family Care, Regina Gray highlights how diversity in skills and in employees can help elevate companies in the paper and wood products industry.
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Releases January 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in January compared to January 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 3% in January compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases January 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 15, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 7% compared to January 2022.
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Paper

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AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities

February 10, 2023
AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities
The American Forest & Paper Association's Board of Directors announced advocacy priorities to help ensure the paper and wood products industry’s success in 2023. Priorities include: Sustainability, Energy and The Environment, Paper Recycling, Product Stewardship, among others.

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Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals

February 7, 2023
Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals
Lisa Berghaus, Director of Marketing Communications for Monadnock Paper Mills, explains the paper-based packaging design process and how the industry is working with brands to meet sustainability goals.
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Packaging

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AF&PA Announces New Board Leadership and Members

February 3, 2023
AF&PA announced our newly elected board chair, and 2023 slate of officers at the Winter Board meeting. Additionally, we welcomed new company and associate members that joined in 2022.
Sustainability

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2022 Boxboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2023
Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 3% compared to Q4 2021, but 2022 production was up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2021.
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Packaging