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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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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.

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Recycling, Transportation Infrastructure, Trade, Tax, Regulatory Process Reform Top AF&PA 2019 Advocacy Priority List

January 8, 2019
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced that a more resilient paper recycling system, transportation infrastructure, international trade, tax policy, and regulatory reforms and process improvements top its 2019 advocacy priority list. The association will pursue these priorities as it supports the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products industry’s ability to grow and create American manufacturing jobs.
Recycling
Tax
Regulatory Reform
Transportation

Recycling Q&A

How to Recycle Paper During the Holiday Season

December 20, 2018
How to Recycle Paper During the Holiday Season
During the holidays, our homes are filled with cards from family and friends, cardboard boxes from shopping online to find the right gift and wrapping materials to make sure it’s a surprise. Many of these items are recycled at paper mills across the country but some are not. 
Recycling

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

December 18, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on December 17.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases November 2018 Boxboard Report

December 18, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2018 U.S. Boxboard Report on December 17, 2018.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases November 2018 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 14, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2018 Printing-Writing Monthly report on December 14.

Recycling Q&A

Do You Know What Paper Items to Recycle at Home?

November 29, 2018
Let’s do a quick survey – how many trash bins do you have in your home? Now, how many recycling bins do you have? Odds are, one of these numbers is greater than the other. Why is that? You’re likely throwing away paper products or packaging that can be recycled.  
Recycling
Packaging
Paper

Update in Brief

Increasing Cardboard Box Recycling at Home

November 29, 2018
Cardboard boxes — corrugated packaging, in industry speak — are the most widely-recycled packaging material in the nation. In 2017, nearly 90 percent of cardboard boxes used in the U.S. were recovered for recycling.
Recycling

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2018 Boxboard Report

November 19, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2018 U.S. Boxboard Report on November 16, 2018.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2018 Containerboard Report

November 16, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2018 Containerboard Monthly report on November 15.

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WestRock Wins Two 2018 AF&PA Sustainability Awards

November 15, 2018
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recognized WestRock with two 2018 AF&PA Sustainability Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year AF&PA has honored WestRock for its sustainability advancements. The award was presented at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9, in Dallas, Texas.
Sustainability
Recycling

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2018 AF&PA Sustainability Award Winners Announced at Annual Meeting

November 12, 2018
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented its 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards at AF&PA’s annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas.
Sustainability