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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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Recycling Q&A

How do I Recycle Paper Padded Mailers?

February 22, 2022
How do I Recycle Paper Padded Mailers?
One of the questions we commonly receive is how do I recycle a paper padded mailer. The answer depends on what type of mailer you received. We help explain what to do for the three most common mailers.
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

Update in Brief

A Sense of Belonging in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 17, 2022
Dr. Maja James, PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior Director Human Resources at Greif Inc. shares what the industry is doing when it comes to DE&I, and how she found a sense of belonging at Greif Inc.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 17, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased two percent compared to January 2021.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA January 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 17, 2022
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased three percent in January compared to January 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased nine percent in January compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

Recycling Q&A

How to Recycle After Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2022
How to Recycle After Valentine’s Day
Love may be a battlefield but paper recycling doesn’t have to be. Never fear, we’re here to help you with the greatest love story of all time: the recycling bin and your paper products. They’re a match made at the MRF. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines before recycling.
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Validates Paper Padded Mailers Recyclable

February 10, 2022
AF&PA Validates Paper Padded Mailers Recyclable
AF&PA released new industry guidance giving consumers confidence on the recyclability of paper padded mailers. Paper padded mailers are widely recycled at paper mills across the country.
Marketplace Sustainability
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA to Lead on Sustainability, Recycling, Energy and the Environment, Among Other Top Policy Issues in 2022

February 9, 2022
AF&PA to Lead on Sustainability, Recycling, Energy and the Environment, Among Other Top Policy Issues in 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) Board of Directors today announced advocacy priorities the association will pursue to help ensure the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability success and economic impact in 2022.
Safety
Sustainability
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Supports Bipartisan Postal Service Reform

February 8, 2022
AF&PA Supports Bipartisan Postal Service Reform
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to House passage of The Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076).
Postal
Business Impact

Press Release

AF&PA Elects Christian Fischer as New Board Chair, Announces Officers at Winter Board of Directors Meeting

February 4, 2022
AF&PA Elects Christian Fischer as New Board Chair, Announces Officers at Winter Board of Directors Meeting
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of Georgia-Pacific LLC, President and CEO Christian Fischer as AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2022 slate of AF&PA Board Officers.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Announces Support for the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act

February 3, 2022
AF&PA Announces Support for the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA), introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), John Boozman (R-AR) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA), introduced by Senator Capito.
Recycling

Update in Brief

Jesse Levine Reflects on AF&PA’s Sustainability Progress and Future Ahead

February 2, 2022
Jesse Levine Reflects on AF&PA’s Sustainability Progress and Future Ahead
With a proven track record in sustainability, the paper and wood products industry attracts professionals who are passionate about the environment. This includes professionals like Jesse Levine, AF&PA's Senior Director of Energy and Environmental Policy.
Industry Voices
Sustainability
Energy & Environment

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Sustainability Progress Report

February 2, 2022
AF&PA Releases Sustainability Progress Report
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Progress Report, which highlights the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability achievements. AF&PA members met or surpassed most of the sustainability goals, including a 24.1 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainability