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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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Kids' Questions Get to the Heart of the Forest Products Industry

October 19, 2020
Kids' Questions Get to the Heart of the Forest Products Industry
During National Forest Products Week, AF&PA explains (with some help from a few kids) how the forest products industry is essential, recyclable, sustainable, innovative and responsible.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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

October 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its September 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report. 
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

October 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its September 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.  
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

October 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its September 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.   
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

October 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its September 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. 
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University Teams Think Outside the Box on Student Design Challenge

October 16, 2020
Each year, the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) Student Design Challenge showcases the creative talent, design skills and innovative approaches of students, helping foster awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging with the next generation of packaging design decision-makers.
Paper Options
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Packaging

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AF&PA Urges Governor Murphy to Issue a Conditional Veto on New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban

September 24, 2020
AF&PA Urges Governor Murphy to Issue a Conditional Veto on New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the passage of New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban (NJ Senate Bill 864 / Assembly Bill 1978).
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Product Stewardship

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases August 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

September 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its August 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases August 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

September 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its August 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Packaging

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases August 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

September 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its August 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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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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