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Joint Statement From the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Chemical Safety Board Announcement

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Joint Statement From the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Chemical Safety Board Announcement

The following statement was issued by representatives of the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Chemical Safety Board…
AF&PA Statement on U.S.-Canada Trade Discussions

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AF&PA Statement on U.S.-Canada Trade Discussions

AF&PA supports trade policies that address unfair practices and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. At the same time, escalating tariff disputes between the U.S. and Canada will…
Why the SEC Needs to Reconsider Regulation E-Delivery

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Why the SEC Needs to Reconsider Regulation E-Delivery

Regulation E-Delivery makes digital delivery the default, forcing Americans to opt back into paper. Millions of Americans don't have reliable internet or a computer. Regulation E…
AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President of Government Affairs Julie Landry released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary…

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AF&PA Releases February 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 19, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February increased 4% compared to February 2025. They were up 1% when compared to the same 2 months of 2025.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA: Oregon’s EPR Approach Misses the Mark for Recycling Success

March 16, 2026
AF&PA: Oregon’s EPR Approach Misses the Mark for Recycling Success
AF&PA filed to take part in National Association of Wholesale Distributors v. Leah Feldon, et al. and requested the same temporary pause the court granted NAW.
EPR
Recycling

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AF&PA Releases January 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 17, 2026
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 13% in January compared to January 2025.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases January 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 17, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 1% compared to January 2025.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2026
According to the report, total Containerboard production in 2025 decreased 4% compared to 2024. Operating rates stayed flat over the same time period, ending the year above 91%.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2026
Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 2% compared to Q4 2024. It was down 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 85.6%, down 2.3 points from the same quarter last year.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Elects Domtar’s Steve Henry as Chair

January 29, 2026
AF&PA announced Steve Henry, Domtar’s Paper & Packaging CEO & President USA, as incoming Board chair during the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting. We also welcomed 3 new member companies.

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AF&PA Releases December 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 16, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased 2% compared to December 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases December 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 16, 2026
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 11% in December compared to December 2024 and 8% on a year‑to‑date basis.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

December 18, 2025
AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay
Delaying the application of EUDR is an important step on the road to the European Union finally working to address the glaring compliance and simplification problems within this regulation.
International Trade
Business Impact

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Envelopes?

December 18, 2025
Can You Recycle Envelopes?
Yes! Envelopes made of paper, including those with plastic address windows, are recyclable.
Recycling
Paper

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AF&PA Releases November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 16, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper year‑to‑date shipments decreased 8% in November compared to November 2024, yet the YTD operating rate is nearly 4 points higher in 2025 compared to 2024.
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Paper