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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent…
Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

Update in Brief

Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

We support what the EU is trying to achieve with their anti-deforestation law. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation…
What is the Environmental Impact of the Paper Industry?

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What is the Environmental Impact of 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…
Can Paper Bags Be Recycled?

Recycling Q&A

Can Paper Bags Be Recycled?

Paper bags are widely accepted for recycling across the U.S. They are the only bags that are recyclable in curbside bins. This ease of recycling makes them a convenient choice. …

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AF&PA Releases April 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

May 23, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April decreased two percent compared to April 2021. They were up one percent when compared to the same four months of 2021.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Making Change for the Better with Nonwoven Materials

May 20, 2022
Making Change for the Better with Nonwoven Materials
Hong Wilcoxon is the quality manager at Domtar’s Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) facility in Jesup, Georgia. She helps make change for the better, including innovative products with sustainable, nonwoven materials.
Sustainability
Energy & Environment
Industry Voices
Pulp

Press Release

AF&PA Releases 62nd Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey

May 19, 2022
AF&PA released the 62nd Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey, indicating overall U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined, 0.4% in 2021, compared to the average decline of 1.0% per year since 2012.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Designing a Winning Package to Stop AAPI Hate

May 17, 2022
Designing a Winning Package to Stop AAPI Hate
2021 Student Design Challenge winner, Claudia Natasha from the Fashion Institute of Technology, shares what inspired their winning packaging design and her hopes for the packaging future. 
Sustainability
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Urges Colorado Governor Polis to Veto EPR Scheme

May 11, 2022
AF&PA Urges Colorado Governor Polis to Veto EPR Scheme
AF&PA Vice President of Industry Affairs Terry Webber issued a statement in response to the Colorado General Assembly passing (HB22-1355), which would create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program.
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability

Update in Brief

Blue Sky Award Recognizes Innovative Science and Research

May 4, 2022
Chinmay Satam and Udita Ringania, past winners of the Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Award share their research and perspective on the sustainability of the forest products industry.  
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Opposes Colorado’s EPR Scheme

May 2, 2022
AF&PA Opposes Colorado’s EPR Scheme
The American Forest & Paper Association Vice President of Industry Affairs, Terry Webber issued a statement opposing the Colorado Legislature passing (HB22-1355) that would create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program.
Product Stewardship
Marketplace Sustainability
Recycling

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases Q1 2022 Boxboard Monthly Report

May 2, 2022
Total Boxboard production in Q1 increased two percent compared to Q1 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 94.0 percent, up 2.0 points from Q1 2021.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases Q1 2022 Containerboard Quarterly Report

April 29, 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q1 2022 Containerboard Quarterly report. Total Containerboard production in Q1 increased two percent compared to Q1 2021.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

Call for Applications to U.S. Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award

April 28, 2022
Call for Applications to U.S. Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and TAPPI announced, today, they are accepting applications for the U.S. segment of the Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award.
Energy & Environment
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Sustaining the Future with Forest Management

April 26, 2022
For Denise Weinberger, a love for the paper and wood products industry runs in her blood. She discussed what sustainability means to her and how sustainable forest management positively impacts the planet for future generations.
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Industry Voices

Recycling Q&A

What the Paper Industry is Doing to Improve Recycling

April 22, 2022
What the Paper Industry is Doing to Improve Recycling
The paper recycling rate has met or exceeded 63% every year since 2009. Paper recycling is a model that works because of the industry’s investment and the millions of people who recycle every day. Read what we’re doing to continue to improve paper recycling.
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Product Stewardship