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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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American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

April 17, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its March 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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Packaging

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

April 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its March 2020 Packaging Papers and Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

April 16, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its March 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Statistics

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

April 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its March 2020 Containerboard Monthly report

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AF&PA Underscores Support for EPA’s Smart Sectors Program; Thanks Agency for Adding Paper and Wood Products Module

April 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock underscored AF&PA’s strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Smart Sectors Program and expressed appreciation to the Agency for showcasing paper and wood products manufacturing in a new sector snapshot. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the addition of a paper and wood products module to the Smart Sectors program on April 16, 2020. 
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Update in Brief

Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Essity and Georgia-Pacific

March 31, 2020
This month is Women's History Month, and our industry employs many inspiring women who develop, manufacture, design and market the products we rely on. Women are an invaluable piece of the paper and wood products industry, and we are excited to share with you their stories.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Applauds EPA for “Begin Actual Construction” Air Permitting Guidance

March 26, 2020
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) issuance of “Begin Actual Construction” draft air guidance policy, which will now allow significant construction activity to start parts of a multi-faceted project unrelated to any equipment that has emissions.
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Update in Brief

Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Graphic Packaging and Pratt Industries

March 25, 2020
This month is Women's History Month, and our industry employs many inspiring women who develop, manufacture, design and market the products we rely on. Women are an invaluable piece of the paper and wood products industry, and we are excited to share with you their stories.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Highlights U.S. Postal Service Response to Questions about the Safety of Receiving Packaging and Mail

March 20, 2020
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock today highlighted statements from the United States Postal Service (USPS) in response to questions about the safety of receiving packaging and mail: 
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Covid-19

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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from P&G and Sonoco

March 19, 2020
This month is Women's History Month, and our industry employs many inspiring women who develop, manufacture, design and market the products we rely on. Women are an invaluable piece of the paper and wood products industry, and we are excited to share with you their stories.
Sustainability

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AF&PA Stresses Paper and Wood Products Industry’s “Essential” Role in Responding to COVID-19 Challenges

March 18, 2020
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement encouraging federal, state and local governments to recognize paper and wood products manufacturing facilities as “essential” when drafting Shelter in Place orders:
Covid-19

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AF&PA Applauds U.S. – Canada Leadership for Recognizing the Paper and Wood Products Industry’s Importance in Cross-Border Trade

March 18, 2020
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, President Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau agreed to close the border separating the United States and Canada temporarily to non-essential travel amid the COVID-19 outbreak. American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to both countries recognizing the importance of cross-border trade:
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