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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?

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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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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Innovation in Sustainability

April 27, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Innovation in Sustainability
The paper and wood products industry is truly innovative. With new technologies and creative ideas, our members are creating products that are sustainable and responsibly manufactured. AF&PA member, WestRock designed and developed a proprietary fiber-based packaging solution, Pak On Demand™ Pouch System. Using an innovative format, the system creates right-sized fiber-based pouches that are 100-percent-curbside recyclable.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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New York’s Extended Producer Responsibility Bill Needs a Redo, Leaving Paper Out

April 27, 2021
New York’s Extended Producer Responsibility Bill Needs a Redo, Leaving Paper Out
The New York Daily News recently ran an editorial on Albany’s proposed extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill. We agree with the editorial, and its headline statement to New York lawmakers: “Recycle This Legislative Language."
Recycling
Product Stewardship

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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Innovation in Sustainability

April 23, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Innovation in Sustainability
The forest products industry leads with an approach that supports sustainable practices furthering the betterment of our planet. AF&PA member, The Price Companies began acquiring under managed agricultural and timberland to increase conservation and sustainability practices.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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AF&PA Responds to President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate

April 22, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate.
Energy & Environment
GHG Regulation

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Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Sustainable Water Use

April 20, 2021
Spotlight in Brief: 2020 Sustainability Award Winner for Sustainable Water Use
Water is an essential part of the pulp and papermaking process, making water stewardship critical. AF&PA member Sappi North America, a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, is challenging industry standards and innovating new methods for sustainability by repurposing and reducing waste at all locations.
Energy & Environment
Water
Sustainability

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

April 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Statistics
Paper

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

April 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
Statistics
Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2021 Containerboard Monthly Report

April 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Containerboard Monthly report.
Statistics
Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2021 Boxboard Monthly Report

April 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2021 Boxboard Monthly report.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Calls for Veto of Maryland Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) Legislation

April 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in opposition to the Maryland General Assembly's efforts to alter the state's definition of qualifying biomass in the renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS).
Energy & Environment
Regulatory Reform

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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

Update in Brief

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