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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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Learn About the Science Behind Innovative Paper and Wood Products

June 22, 2020
Learn About the Science Behind Innovative Paper and Wood Products
From the box that lands on your doorstep to the bag that carries grocery items—there are many examples of paper-based products that have innovation and technology built-in by design.
Marketplace Sustainability

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On the Air: Heidi Brock Shares Leadership Lessons in Recent Podcast Appearances

June 20, 2020
On the Air: Heidi Brock Shares Leadership Lessons in Recent Podcast Appearances
Recently, President and CEO Heidi Brock shared her experience as an association executive on two podcasts that focus on nonprofit and association leadership topics. Listen in and hear what she has to say.
Product Stewardship

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Infographic: Paper Towels Are Essential to Limit the Spread of Germs

June 18, 2020
Infographic: Paper Towels Are Essential to Limit the Spread of Germs
Paper towels are widely recognized for their role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, both inside and outside the home. Do you know the benefits of paper towels? AF&PA recently released this infographic demonstrating best practices for cleaning and hygiene.
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Tissue

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases May 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

June 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its May 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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Packaging

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

June 17, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its May 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Packaging

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

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

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases May 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

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

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AF&PA Applauds EPA Proposal to Balance Benefits and Costs of Air Quality Regulations

June 4, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a proposed rulemaking (EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-00044) on how EPA considers benefits and costs in designing regulations under the Clean Air Act.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

May 22, 2020
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its April 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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Paper

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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Restricting Access to Retirement Plan Information

May 21, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia released a final rule allowing retirement plan administrators to primarily deliver notice and access of plan information to participants via electronic sources. American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the final rule.
Paper Options

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

May 18, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its April 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

May 18, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its April 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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