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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?

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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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AF&PA Releases Q3 2022 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2022
Total Containerboard production in Q3 decreased 8.6% compared to Q3 2021. It was down 1.6% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q3 2022 Boxboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2022
Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.The boxboard operating rate was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 and up 0.6 points year-to-date.
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Packaging

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Student Design Challenge Winners Focus on Innovative and Sustainable Paperboard Packaging

October 26, 2022
Student Design Challenge Winners Focus on Innovative and Sustainable Paperboard Packaging
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the 2022 Student Design Challenge winners. Student teams from the Fashion Institute of Technology and California Polytechnic State University were named winners at the Packaging Council’s 2022 Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference.
Sustainability
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases September 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

October 18, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September decreased 10% compared to September 2021. They were down 2% when compared to the same nine months of 2021.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases September 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

October 18, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 5% in September compared to September 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 8% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to August 2022.
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Paper

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National Forest Products Week Spotlights Sustainability Leadership

October 17, 2022
National Forest Products Week Spotlights Sustainability Leadership
The American Forest & Paper Association celebrates the 62nd anniversary of National Forest Products Week. The week-long event spotlights the 950,000 people working in the forest products industry.
Sustainable Forestry
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Sustainability in the Forest Industry

October 12, 2022
Sustainability in the Forest Industry
Forests play a major role in our lives, providing us with food, water and recreation. What makes that possible? Hear what Jeff Bradley, Director of Sustainability Standards at the American Wood Council (AWC) has to say about sustainability in the forest products industry.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Industry Voices

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Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey

October 5, 2022
Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey
New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has banned paper bags. Lawmakers in Trenton can fix this broken law with an amendment to ensure access to paper bags, which are 100% recyclable, as well as reusable and compostable.
Paper Options
Product Stewardship

Update in Brief

Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry

September 23, 2022
Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry
Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of the value of diversity in the paper and wood products industry. Rafael Garcia, Vice President – Environmental Stewardship Strategy, Consumer Products Group at Georgia-Pacific told us about the value unique perspectives bring to sustainability challenges.
Sustainability
Industry Voices
Pulp
Paper
Products

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AF&PA Releases August 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

September 16, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August remained essentially flat (-0.1%) compared to August 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.1%) when compared to the same 8 months of 2021.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases August 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

September 16, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in August compared to August 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 1% in August compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to July 2022.
Statistics
Paper

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Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists

September 15, 2022
Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance announced their 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists. Teams from Fashion Institute of Technology and California Polytechnic State University advance as finalists. This year's challenge asked students to design sustainable, fiber-based packaging that can also be recycled. 
Sustainability
Packaging