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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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Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2021 Student Design Challenge Finalists Promoting Community Relief Organizations

October 29, 2021
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced winners of its 2021 Student Design Challenge, a student competition to foster awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging.
Marketplace Sustainability

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AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

October 28, 2021
AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its 2021 Sustainability Award winners. These awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Recycling
Safety
Paper
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

Is this Recyclable? Extreme Edition

October 25, 2021
Is this Recyclable? Extreme Edition
We get a lot of questions about is this recyclable or not. We also see a lot of things put into the recycling bin that might be considered outrageous. Learn the difference between accepted for recycling and recyclable.
Recycling
Paper
Packaging
Products

Industry Take

National Forest Products Week Celebrates Essential People and Products

October 20, 2021
National Forest Products Week Celebrates Essential People and Products
During National Forest Products Week, the American Forest & Paper Association celebrates the essential people who make sustainable products used by Americans each and every day.
Recycling
Sustainable Forestry
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Names Eric Steiner as Vice President of Government Affairs

October 18, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association announced Eric Steiner as its Vice President of Government Affairs.
Advocacy

Press Release

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

October 18, 2021
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased four percent in September compared to September 2020. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased one percent in September compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

National Forest Products Week Shines a Spotlight on People in the Forest Products Industry

October 18, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a press statement in celebration of the 61st anniversary of National Forest Products Week.
Sustainable Forestry
Paper
Wood
Pulp
Tissue

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases Q3 2021 Boxboard Monthly Report

October 15, 2021
Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased six percent compared to Q3 2020. It was up two percent when compared to the same nine months of 2020. The boxboard operating rate was 95.0 percent, up 3.6 points from Q3 2020 and up 1.4 points year-to-date.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

October 15, 2021
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September decreased seven percent compared to September 2020. They were up one percent when compared to the same nine months of 2020.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases Q3 2021 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 15, 2021
Total Containerboard production in Q3 increased nine percent compared to Q3 2020. It was up seven percent when compared to the same nine months of 2020.
Statistics
Packaging

Update in Brief

Advancing the Circular Economy: Sustainable Paper and Wood Products for a Greener Future

October 12, 2021
Kerry Brown of Domtar explains how STEM skills can help the paper and wood products industry.
Sustainability
Industry Voices
Paper

Recycling Q&A

Industry Experts Weigh in on Masks and Recycling

October 7, 2021
Industry experts weigh in to answer if masks belong in the recycling bin.
Recycling