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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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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

November 20, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

November 20, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. 
Statistics
Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 19, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report. 
Statistics
Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 19, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its October 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report. 
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Welcomes Surface Transportation Board Appointments

November 19, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement thanking the U.S. Senate for confirming Michelle Schultz and Robert Primus to serve on the Surface Transportation Board.
Transportation

Update in Brief

Are pizza boxes recyclable? The paper industry answers

November 18, 2020
Let’s admit it, sometimes you don’t want to cook at home and turn to your favorite delivery, or pick-up, dinner option—pizza. While it’s a toss-up if pineapple and anchovies belong on pizza, there’s no arguing that pizza boxes are successfully recycled every day at paper mills.
Recycling

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AF&PA Supports U.S. Department of Commerce’s Preliminary Ruling in Circumvention Inquiry on Uncoated Paper From China

November 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding an affirmative and preliminary ruling in a circumvention inquiry, involving uncoated paper sheeter rolls from China on existing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders.
International Trade
Business Impact
Paper

Update in Brief

Celebrate and Do Your Part During America Recycles Week

November 16, 2020
Celebrate and Do Your Part During America Recycles Week
This week the American Forest & Paper Association celebrates America Recycles Week and the many people who help make paper recycling possible in the United States. 
Recycling

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AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

November 13, 2020
AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced its annual Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Award winners, which recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry and are awarded based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.
Sustainability

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AF&PA Comments on 2020 Presidential Election

November 7, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to major news organizations declaring the presidential election outcome.
Advocacy

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AF&PA Opposes New Jersey’s Ban on Paper Bags

November 4, 2020
AF&PA Opposes New Jersey’s Ban on Paper Bags
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban (NJ Senate Bill 864 / Assembly Bill 1978).
Paper Options
Product Stewardship

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AF&PA Commends EPA on Finalizing New Source Review Project Emissions Accounting Rule

October 22, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New Source Review (NSR) project emissions accounting (PEA) rule, which was finalized today. 
Air
Regulatory Reform