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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper…
AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available…
AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our…
AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

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AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Update in Brief

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.
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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
Industry Voices
Paper