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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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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.
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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.
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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.

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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

Press Release

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).

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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