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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 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

Update in Brief

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

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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.
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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

Update in Brief

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.
Industry Voices
Paper
Tissue

Update in Brief

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

Update in Brief

Engineer Gives Back to Hometown Paper Mill

March 4, 2021
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

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AF&PA Releases New Guide to Further Advance Paper Recycling

March 2, 2021
AF&PA Releases New Guide to Further Advance Paper Recycling
Building on the sustainability success of paper based packaging and recycling, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released a new tool, The Design Guidance for Recyclability, a data-driven resource to aid packaging designers and brands in the design and manufacture of packaging to meet recyclability goals.
Paper Options
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

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Sustainability and Equity: A Conversation with WestRock’s Chief Sustainability Officer

February 26, 2021
Sustainability and Equity: A Conversation with WestRock’s Chief Sustainability Officer
For Brandi Colander, sustainability is really about people. As chief sustainability officer at WestRock, she recognizes the important role we all play when it comes to sustainability and our relationship with renewable resources.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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How the Paper and Wood Products Industry Offers Opportunity

February 22, 2021
How the Paper and Wood Products Industry Offers Opportunity
For Tony Murphy, Manufacturing Excellence Lead at International Paper, his decision to enter a pulp and paper career was a decision he'd never look back on or rethink.
Economic Impact
Industry Voices
Paper
Pulp

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What The New York Times Gets Wrong About Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Paper Recycling

February 19, 2021
A recent opinion column in the New York Times (“Recycling in America Is a Mess. A New Bill Could Clean It Up,” by Michael Kimmelman) touched on paper recycling and something called Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR. The article fell short in its characterization of paper, and we're setting the record straight.   
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Paper

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

February 18, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its January 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
Statistics
Packaging