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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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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.
Industry Voices
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

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2022 Containerboard Quarterly Report

January 27, 2023
AF&PA released its Q4 2022 Containerboard Quarterly report.  Total Containerboard production decreased 5% when compared to the full year of 2021.
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Packaging

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AF&PA Supports Federal Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Transportation

January 25, 2023
AF&PA Supports Federal Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Transportation
AF&PA supports the SHIP IT Act to alleviate supply chain constraints resulting from challenges related to the ongoing rail labor uncertainties. This bipartisan bill takes a multifaceted approach to build stronger supply chains in the United States.
Transportation

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AF&PA Releases December 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 19, 2023
Total total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in December compared to December 2021 while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 4% in December compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases December 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 18, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in December compared to December 2021 while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 4% in December compared to the same month last year.
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Paper