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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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. 
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