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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper…
AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available…
AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our…
AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

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AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

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Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from International Paper and Packaging Corporation of America

March 27, 2019
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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AF&PA Statement of Opposition to New York State Paper Bag Tax

March 27, 2019
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) underscored its opposition to a proposed tax on paper carryout bags currently under discussion as the New York legislature works out its 2019-2020 state budget. AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement:

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

March 18, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its February 2019 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on March 15.

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

March 13, 2019
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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A Reflection on Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

March 8, 2019
The month of March is dedicated to the celebration of women and the remarkable contributions they make to our world. In that regard we thought it would be fitting to honor the many women throughout the paper and wood products industry. To start us off, we interviewed one of our very own, AF&PA President & CEO, Donna Harman, whose steady leadership has made our association what it is today. Now on the verge of retirement, she reflects on her journey navigating this industry and offers advice both to emerging female leaders within the industry, and those looking to join it.
Sustainability

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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.
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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.
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