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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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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.
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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

Update in Brief

A Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety

November 12, 2018
At Resolute Forest Products, we have a long-term goal of zero incidents and zero injuries across our operations. To help achieve this goal, every employee—from the mill worker to the president and chief executive officer—is responsible for identifying potential safety hazards and helping create an injury-free workplace.
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