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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent…
Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

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Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

We support what the EU is trying to achieve with their anti-deforestation law. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation…
What is the Environmental Impact of the Paper Industry?

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What is the Environmental Impact of the Paper Industry?

We answered some common questions about the U.S. paper industry and its environmental impact. Dive in to explore how our industry is committed to sustainable manufacturing…
Can Paper Bags Be Recycled?

Recycling Q&A

Can Paper Bags Be Recycled?

Paper bags are widely accepted for recycling across the U.S. They are the only bags that are recyclable in curbside bins. This ease of recycling makes them a convenient choice. …

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report

February 22, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its January 2019 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on Feb. 21.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 Boxboard Report

February 22, 2019
American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 Boxboard Report

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 Containerboard Report

February 22, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its January 2019 Containerboard Monthly report on February 21.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 21, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its January 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly report on February 18.

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AF&PA Thanks Congress for Advancing Regulatory Policy on Carbon Neutrality of Forest-Based Biomass

February 15, 2019
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman thanked Congress for reaffirming that federal regulatory policy should reflect the carbon neutrality of forest-based renewable biomass. Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations legislation, which passed the House and Senate, contains legislative language to that effect.
Renewable Bioenergy

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

February 9, 2019
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the election of Greif Inc. President & CEO Pete Watson as the new AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2019 slate of AF&PA Board Officers. Paper and wood product industry leaders participated in the association’s Winter Board of Directors Meeting in Washington on February 7.

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Proud to Share Forest Product Industry Story on Capitol Hill

January 29, 2019
The same teamwork holds true for the Pulp and Paperworkers’ Resource Council (PPRC) – the national grassroots labor organization that represents workers in the forest products industry.  And, it’s why, as a PPRC member, I’m proud to be traveling from Demopolis, Alabama where I have worked for 27 years at the WestRock Company Paper Mill to Capitol Hill for PPRC’s annual Fly-In from Feb. 5 - 7.
Economic Impact

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Lindsay Murphy Joins American Forest & Paper Association as Executive Director, Strategic Communications

January 28, 2019
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has selected Lindsay Murphy as its Executive Director, Strategic Communications. Murphy will be responsible for leading the development and execution of AF&PA’s communications strategy in support of the association’s policy objectives.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases December 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report

January 18, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on January 16, 2019.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases December 2018 Boxboard Report

January 18, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2018 U.S. Boxboard Report on Jan.16, 2019.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases December 2018 Containerboard Report

January 17, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2018 Containerboard Monthly report on January 16, 2019.

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AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman Announces Retirement

January 16, 2019
WASHINGTON – Donna Harman, the longest-serving President and CEO in the 25-year history of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), announced her retirement today.  She has represented the interests of the forest products industry for the past 29 years and AF&PA member companies for 18 years, including the last 12 years as President and CEO. Spencer Stuart has been retained to lead a search for her successor, and her retirement will become effective later in 2019 once the search and transition are successfully completed.