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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 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.
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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

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases June 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

July 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its June 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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Packaging

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

July 16, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its June 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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Paper

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AF&PA and Industry Partners Aim to Set the Record Straight – Pizza Boxes Are Recyclable, Grease and Cheese Not an Issue

July 13, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released new industry guidance that aims to clear up consumer confusion regarding the recyclability of pizza boxes. The guidance resulted from a study conducted by WestRock – an AF&PA member company – that found the presence of grease and cheese at levels typically found on pizza boxes does not impact manufacturing in a negative way.
Recycling

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AF&PA Applauds EPA‘s Proposed Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Rule

July 9, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) proposed rule.
Air

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Sustainability at the Root of the Paper and Wood Products Industry

July 6, 2020
Sustainable forest management is a core value among AF&PA members. Our members know that our forests have a bigger story behind them, and it all starts at the root. Pulp and paper manufacturing emphasizes energy conservation and reuse of inputs and materials including fiber and water. We aim to do more with less by maximizing the efficient use of these resources, multiple times.  
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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AF&PA Celebrates New Chapter for North American Trade Under USMCA Agreement

July 1, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the newly implemented U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA).
International Trade

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Paper is a Recycling Success Story. Pulp and Paperworkers Explain Why.

June 24, 2020
Paper is a Recycling Success Story. Pulp and Paperworkers Explain Why.
Paper and wood products are widely used across the United States — from cereal boxes, mail and paper tubes to corrugated and paper bags used to deliver items to your home. And these essential products have something in common — recyclability.  
Recycling