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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?

Update in Brief

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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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.
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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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Industry Explainer

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

Update in Brief

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

Press Release

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.
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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

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Student Design Challenge Winners Make Community Relief Packaging

March 11, 2022
Student Design Challenge Winners Make Community Relief Packaging
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the winners of the 2021 Student Design Challenge, an annual competition that fosters awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging with the next generation of packaging design decision-makers. Design teams from across the country created sustainable packaging solutions with paperboard for community relief organizations.  
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

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Supporting Current and Future Generations of Forest Landowners

March 1, 2022
Supporting Current and Future Generations of Forest Landowners
Hear from Freddie Davis, registered forester and Director of the Rural Training and Research Center. With a diverse background in forestry, Davis shares with us his work, proudest moments, and what he’s doing to help Black landowners manage their forests sustainably.
Sustainable Forestry
Industry Voices

Update in Brief

Voyagers and Pioneers Drive Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 22, 2022
Voyagers and Pioneers Drive Paper and Wood Products Industry
The people who most inspire Levell Hairston, Vice President and General Manager of Recycling at International Paper, are voyagers and pioneers found within the paper and wood products industry.
Industry Voices
Recycling