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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

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AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) final rule on clean electricity production and investment tax credits fails to recognize the carbon benefits of our industry’s…
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%.

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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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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from International Paper

March 9, 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 at International Paper, Sophie N. Beckham, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Linda A Bramblett, Director, North America Transportation, Supply Chain Operations.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Elects Mark Sutton as New Board Chair, Announces Officers at Winter Board of Directors Meeting

March 6, 2020
WASHINGTON- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the election of International Paper Chairman & CEO Mark Sutton as the new AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2020 slate of AF&PA Board Officers. Paper and wood product industry leaders participated in the association's Winter Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. 
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

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

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2020 Boxboard Monthly Report

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. 

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

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.

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

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its January 2020 Containerboard Monthly report.

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Biomass, Recycling, Regulatory Reform, Transportation Infrastructure Top AF&PA 2020 Advocacy Priorities

February 14, 2020
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Board of Directors today announced advocacy priorities the association will pursue to ensure the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products industry’s continued growth and ability to create American manufacturing jobs. 
Biomass Energy
Recycling
Regulatory Reform
Transportation