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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 February 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 17, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 17, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
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AF&PA Response to Increased Consumer Demand for Tissue Products

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding consumer demand for tissue products:  “American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) members are committed to the safety of our workforce and our end-users. This situation is highly dynamic and changing daily, and the industry is working diligently to respond to the spike in demand for tissue products due to coronavirus (COVID-19) purchases. Rest assured, tissue products continue to be produced and shipped – just as they are 52 weeks each year as part of a global market. 
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Domtar

March 16, 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.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Containerboard Monthly report. 
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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Domtar

March 16, 2020
Women hold a wide variety of roles throughout the paper and wood products industry, and they are essential in guiding the manufacture of many of the products that we rely on every day. To continue our celebration of the contributions these women make for the industry, we interviewed notable women throughout our membership and produced a series of their responses. They shared what attracted them to the industry, the importance of female perspectives and why others should feel compelled to be a part of it.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Containerboard Monthly report. 
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. 
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Evergreen Packaging and Seaman Paper

March 11, 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. This spotlight will feature two women who are currently working in the industry, Cassie Nail, Reliability Manager at Evergreen Packaging, and Julie Skibniewski, Vice President, Business Development at Seaman Paper.
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