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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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Understanding What it Means to be a Responsible Producer

December 27, 2021
Understanding What it Means to be a Responsible Producer
As we look ahead to 2022, there are potentially other states and jurisdictions that will consider EPR approaches that could have negative consequences for the paper and wood products industry.  
Marketplace Sustainability
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Supports U.S. Department of Commerce’s Final Determinations in Circumvention Inquiries on Uncoated Paper

December 20, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement supporting final determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to petitions filed by U.S. manufacturers and the United Steelworkers. The U.S. Department of Commerce found that certain uncoated paper rolls from Brazil, China and Indonesia are circumventing antidumping duty orders and that imports of certain uncoated paper rolls from China and Indonesia are circumventing countervailing duty orders.
International Trade
Business Impact
Paper

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AF&PA Releases November 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

December 16, 2021
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased two percent compared to November 2020. They were essentially flat (-0.1 percent) when compared to the same 11 months of 2020.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in November compared to November 2020.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Restoring Land and Relationships with the Shoshone Tribe

November 30, 2021
Restoring Land and Relationships with the Shoshone Tribe
AF&PA member Procter & Gamble shares how they’re on the ground working with the Shoshone Tribe to share their story and restore the land to its 1863 condition.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Responds to House Passage of the Build Back Better Framework

November 19, 2021
AF&PA Responds to House Passage of the Build Back Better Framework
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Build Back Better Act framework.
Transportation
Business Impact

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 17, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in October compared to October 2020.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 15, 2021
AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today.
Business Impact
Transportation
Recycling

Recycling Q&A

What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility

November 10, 2021
What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility
Question: After your recycling is picked up, where does it go? Answer: Once the recycling truck has picked up your paper and other recyclables, it heads over to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Products

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AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members

November 9, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of its new 2022 Board of Directors. AF&PA also welcomed new company, associate and association members.
Advocacy

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AF&PA Opposes Corporate Tax Increases in Build Back Better Framework

November 5, 2021
AF&PA Opposes Corporate Tax Increases in Build Back Better Framework
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representative’s Build Back Better Act framework.
Business Impact
Transportation

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AF&PA Promotes Elizabeth VanDersarl, Lindsay Murphy and Terry Webber to Vice President Roles

November 2, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (formerly Executive Director, Strategic Communications); and Terry Webber to Vice President of Industry Affairs (formerly Executive Director, Packaging).
Advocacy