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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 August 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

September 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its August 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

August 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its July 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

August 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its July 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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Packaging

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

August 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its July 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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Explore the Essential Products and Work of the Pulp and Paper Industry

August 17, 2020
Explore the Essential Products and Work of the Pulp and Paper Industry
Paper products are intertwined into our everyday life, and they remain essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. The men and women of the paper and wood products industry know they’re working for a common purpose—to serve communities near and far.
Marketplace Sustainability
Paper
Pulp

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

August 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its July 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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Using Water Sustainably to Manufacture Essential Products

August 3, 2020
Using Water Sustainably to Manufacture Essential Products
Perhaps no season sheds light on the importance of water more than the hot summer months. Whether you’re drinking water, trying to cool off, or going with the flow, water is an essential resource – and it’s also why the Environmental Protection Agency designates August as National Water Quality Month. 
Water
Sustainability
Energy & Environment
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of Labor’s New Notice-and-Access Rule for Retirement Plans

July 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor put a new rule into effect that allows employee benefit plan administrators to use an electronic “notice-and-access” disclosure system, as a default method, which will make it much more difficult for millions of Americans who received critical, paper-based information about their 401k, pension and retirement plan rules.
Paper Options
Paper

Update in Brief

Planting trees for future generations

July 27, 2020
Planting trees for future generations
The paper and wood products industry relies on trees to manufacture essential and everyday products. To have a continuous supply, for every tree that is used, two or more trees are planted to ensure regrowth and forests for future generations.  
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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U.S. Paper and Wood Products Manufacturers Report Sustainability Progress

July 21, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability efforts, including members’ progress toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.
Sustainability

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

July 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its June 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases June 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

July 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its June 2020 Containerboard Monthly report. 
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Packaging