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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President of Government Affairs Julie Landry released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary…
Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy

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Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy

The following statement was issued by representatives of the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association.
Paper’s Evolving Role in American Life

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Paper’s Evolving Role in American Life

For 250 years, the paper industry has evolved alongside America and adapted to meet the needs of Americans. 
AF&PA Opposes Amendments to New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

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AF&PA Opposes Amendments to New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

AF&PA has opposed PRRIA from the outset, and the proposed amendments only worsen the bill’s fundamental flaws. The legislation continues to raise serious affordability…

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AF&PA Calls on EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following Proposal to Delay EUDR Implementation

September 24, 2025
AF&PA Calls on EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following Proposal to Delay EUDR Implementation
AF&PA welcomes a delay and urges the EU to use this period to address more fundamental problems with the EUDR beyond IT system limitations. 
International Trade
Business Impact

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AF&PA Releases August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

September 17, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 5% compared to August 2024. They were down 1% when compared to the same 8 months of 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Cardboard with Tape on It?

September 16, 2025
Can You Recycle Cardboard with Tape on It?
Good news! You don't need to remove tape from a cardboard box. Tape and shipping labels do not interfere with the recycling process. 
Recycling
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Congratulates Assistant Administrator Jessica Kramer, Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water

September 15, 2025
AF&PA Congratulates Assistant Administrator Jessica Kramer, Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water
Ms. Kramer brings strong experience to this role, and we look forward to working with her on water policy grounded in a durable, legally and scientifically sound framework.
Water
Energy & Environment

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Birthday Cards?

August 25, 2025
Can You Recycle Birthday Cards?
Yes, birthday cards and envelopes made of paper are usually okay to recycle.
Recycling
Paper

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AF&PA Releases July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

August 18, 2025
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in July compared to July 2024.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases July 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

August 18, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in July increased 5% compared to July 2024. They were down 1% when compared to the same 7 months of 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Tissue Boxes?

August 15, 2025
Can You Recycle Tissue Boxes?
Yes! Tissue boxes are recyclable. Flatten the box and then place it in your recycling bin. 
Recycling
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

How Much Cardboard is Recycled?

August 12, 2025
How Much Cardboard is Recycled?
More than 33 million tons of cardboard was recycled in 2024. The cardboard recycling rate was 69% -74%.
Recycling
Packaging

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Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

August 12, 2025
Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates
60%-64% of paper and 69%-74% of cardboard available for recovery were recycled in the United States in 2024. U.S. mills consumed more recycled paper in 2024 compared to 2023 while exports decreased.
Recycling
EPR
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

August 12, 2025
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?
In 2024, around 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 60%-64% and the cardboard recycling rate was 69%-74%.
Recycling
EPR
Paper
Packaging

Industry Explainer

What is Extended Producer Responsibility

August 12, 2025
What is Extended Producer Responsibility
We explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs, the role of the paper industry in EPR, our industry's investment to improve paper recycling and our recommendations for EPR programs. 
EPR
Recycling
Paper
Packaging