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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper…
AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available…
AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our…
AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

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AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

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AF&PA Opposes Current Massachusetts Recycling Proposals

June 15, 2023
AF&PA Opposes Current Massachusetts Recycling Proposals
AF&PA opposes one-size-fits-all policies to address recycling in Massachusetts. Current proposals do not reflect the complexities of the state’s recycling system. We encourage Massachusetts lawmakers to take a more solution-oriented approach and avoid measures that penalize the forest products industry for engaging in the state economy.
Recycling
Product Stewardship

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AF&PA Opposes New York State’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

June 5, 2023
AF&PA Opposes New York State’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
The American Forest & Paper Association is encouraged to see policymakers focus on improving recycling infrastructure. However, we are opposed to rushed, one-size-fits-all policies like S4246A / A5322A that do not reflect the complexities of the state’s recycling system and could impact the long-term success of highly recycled materials, like paper. 
Product Stewardship

Update in Brief

Talking Sustainability with Young Innovators

May 26, 2023
Talking Sustainability with Young Innovators
We took a moment to the 2022-2023 U.S. Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Award winners about what sustainability means to them, why STEM careers are important and what forest product industry innovations they’re excited about. 
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Appoints Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs

May 23, 2023
AF&PA Appoints Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs
The American Forest & Paper Association announced Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs. Landry assumes the role effective immediately.

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AF&PA Releases April 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

May 17, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25% in April compared to April 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 21% in April compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to March 2023.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2023 Boxboard Quarterly Report

April 28, 2023
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 5% compared to Q1 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 87.8%, down 6.1 points from Q1.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2023 Containerboard Quarterly Report

April 28, 2023
Total Containerboard production in the first quarter of 2023 decreased 10% when compared to Q1 2022.
Statistics
Packaging

Update in Brief

Is the Paper Industry Sustainable? 

April 20, 2023
Is the Paper Industry Sustainable? 
People want to know, is the paper industry really sustainable? The answer is yes! Your essential paper products are sustainable. The paper industry is a leader in sustainability, taking steps to reduce GHG emissions, increase energy efficiency and advance sustainable forest management.   
Recycling
Biomass Energy
Sustainability
Paper

Recycling Q&A

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. 
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Sustainability
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.
Statistics
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