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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

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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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Green Bay Packaging Achieves Net Zero Water Certification

April 21, 2022
You can’t make paper without water. That’s one reason water stewardship is so important to the paper and wood products industry. Lisa Bauer-Lotto shares news of Green Bay Packaging’s ground-breaking net-zero water achievement and how the industry is advancing sustainability. 
Sustainability
Energy & Environment
Water

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AF&PA Releases March 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

April 19, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March decreased four percent compared to March 2021. They were down two percent when compared to the same three months of 2021.
Statistics
Paper

Recycling Q&A

Are Paper Cups Recyclable?

April 18, 2022
Are Paper Cups Recyclable?
While you’re sipping your latte, you may wonder are paper cups recyclable? Yes, paper cups are recyclable! There are currently more than 30 mills across North America recycling paper cups. The fiber from those cups is then used to make tissue, paper and paper packaging.  
Marketplace Sustainability
Product Stewardship
Packaging

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

April 15, 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in March compared to March 2021, while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased three percent in March compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

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Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Helps Ensure Sustainable USPS

April 6, 2022
Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Helps Ensure Sustainable USPS
The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden signing The Postal Service Reform Act into law.
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Is There a Paper Ballot Shortage?

March 29, 2022
Is There a Paper Ballot Shortage?
Some recent news reports have suggested a shortage of paper availability for paper ballots in advance of upcoming elections. We sat down with Terry Webber, AF&PA’s Vice President of Industry Affairs, to answer a few commonly asked questions about this important topic.
Business Impact
Paper

Update in Brief

Growing Industry Leaders Through Mentorship

March 29, 2022
Growing Industry Leaders Through Mentorship
Mentorship is an essential part of any career path. It’s usually a two-way street of people working together and offering life-long learning and partnership. At Domtar’s Plymouth, North Carolina mill, two women in the paper and wood products industry are leading and achieving through partnership.  
Economic Impact
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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An Influencer in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

March 22, 2022
An Influencer in the Paper and Wood Products Industry
Janet Lee is an electrical engineer at Essity’s Harrodsburg site in Kentucky. She shared her dreams for the manufacturing industry, and how she is breaking barriers in her field. 
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Update in Brief

Women Enhance the Culture of the Paper & Wood Products Industry

March 17, 2022
Women Enhance the Culture of the Paper & Wood Products Industry
Forest products industries are often the largest employer in a community. Like in Ashdown, AR, where Alondria Hamilton is the Human Resources Generalist and Diversity & Inclusion Advocate for Domtar. Hear how she is influencing her community and her dreams for women in the industry. 
Economic Impact
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 16, 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2022 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report. Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased two percent compared to February 2021.
Statistics
Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 15, 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association released the February 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased two percent in February compared to February 2021.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Women’s Contributions to Advancing a Sustainable Industry

March 15, 2022
Women are a vital part of Ahlstrom-Munksjö--from running paper machines to developing the next sustainable product. Learn how they’re empowering their female employees in sustainability roles and encouraging future generations of women to join the industry.  
Sustainability
Energy & Environment
Industry Voices