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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper…
AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available…
AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our…
AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

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AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

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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

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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.
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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

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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

Press Release

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

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

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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

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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

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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