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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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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.

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

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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

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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

Press Release

AF&PA Applauds Governor Newsom for California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act Veto

October 6, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association applauds Governor Newsom’s decision to veto AB 416.
Sustainable Forestry

Industry Explainer

Opinion: California AB 416 Threatens Critical Housing Initiative and Impedes Environmental Progress

October 4, 2021
Heidi Brock and Derek Nighbor explain how the California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act (AB 416) could significantly disrupt Governor Newsom’s laudable housing objectives.
Sustainable Forestry
Recycling
Wood

Update in Brief

AF&PA Testifies on How Paper and Wood Products Are Essential to the Circular Economy

September 23, 2021
AF&PA Testifies on How Paper and Wood Products Are Essential to the Circular Economy
AF&PA's Brian Hawkinson delivered testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hawkinson highlighted the industry’s recycling success story and the importance of our products to the circular economy.
Recycling