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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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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Energy Efficiency / Greenhouse Gas Reduction

April 13, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Energy Efficiency / Greenhouse Gas Reduction
The paper and wood products industry was among the first U.S. manufacturing sectors to take voluntary action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2011, AF&PA member Resolute set one of the industry’s most ambitious GHG emission commitments – to reduce absolute GHG emissions to 65 percent of 2000 levels by 2015.
Energy & Environment
GHG Regulation

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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Sustainable Forest Management

April 9, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Sustainable Forest Management
AF&PA member Evergreen Packaging was recently recognized for their leadership in sustainable forest management and work to help family forest landowners increase access to forest certification programs.
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Safety

April 5, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Safety
Clearwater Paper implemented an enterprise-wide Environmental Health & Safety Excellence strategy focused on five key foundations to reduce and eliminate safety impacts to employees, contractors and communities.
Sustainability
Safety
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Calls for Infrastructure Investments in Support of U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

April 1, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan.
Economic Impact
Transportation
Tax

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Paper and Wood Product Industry Supports Learning Opportunities for Employees

March 30, 2021
Paper and Wood Product Industry Supports Learning Opportunities for Employees
Paper products touch our lives daily. Whether it’s a tissue to blow your nose, the paper cup that holds your morning coffee or the box that delivers your online order to your front door, paper products manage to make their way into our routines.
Recycling
Advocacy
Industry Voices
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Announces Support for the RECYCLE Act

March 24, 2021
AF&PA Announces Support for the RECYCLE Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of U.S. Senators Rob Portman’s (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow’s (D-MI) and Representatives David Joyce’s (R-OH) and Dean Phillips’(D-MN) introduced legislation, the RECYCLE Act.
Recycling
Product Stewardship

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Creating Ease for Consumers One Package Design at a Time

March 23, 2021
Creating Ease for Consumers One Package Design at a Time
Behind the packaging of one’s favorite product is a designer, creating solutions to meet brand and consumer goals. Dana Exner, Manager, Creative Structural Design at Graphic Packaging International, is one of those people.
Product Stewardship
Industry Voices
Packaging

Press Release

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

March 17, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its February 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Statistics
Paper

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

March 17, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its February 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Packaging

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Love for Paper and Essential Products at First Sight

March 15, 2021
Love for Paper and Essential Products at First Sight
Cecilia Colburn walked into Procter & Gamble’s Cape Girardeau mill over 17 years ago as an intern and knew that the paper industry was the industry for her. Simply put, it was love at first sight.
Advocacy
Industry Voices
Paper
Tissue

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Continuous Lessons in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

March 11, 2021
With a world of many possibilities, the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge is endless. Stacy Brault, Corporate Environmental Engineer for Green Bay Packaging, values continuous learning and the opportunity to try something new, especially when it benefits the environment.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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Process Engineer Gives Back to Hometown Paper Mill

March 4, 2021
Process Engineer Gives Back to Hometown Paper Mill
Giving back to your community can be done in different ways. For Tori Van Thiel, it was giving back in the form of leadership and mentorship.
Sustainability
Industry Voices
Tissue
Paper