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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?

Update in Brief

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%.
AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

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AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

6 Member Companies Honored for Leading Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

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What is Biomass Energy? 

November 29, 2023
The paper and wood products industry is part of a circular value chain that prides itself on sustainable practices. One of the ways we’re doing that is through the production of renewable biomass energy. Then we use that biomass energy to fuel our mills so we don’t have to use as much fossil fuels.   
Energy & Environment
Biomass Energy
Sustainability

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AF&PA Releases October 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 15% in October compared to October 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 30% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2023.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases October 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 16, 2023
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members

November 13, 2023

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AF&PA Announces 2023 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

November 10, 2023
AF&PA Announces 2023 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
8 Member Companies Recognized for Outstanding Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Are Paper Receipts Safe to Use?

November 9, 2023
Are Paper Receipts Safe to Use?
Paper receipts are safe to use and handle. BPA is not used in paper receipts by U.S. producers. The paper industry is committed to product safety and innovation through continuous improvements in the manufacturing process making paper receipts the safe choice at checkout.
Marketplace Sustainability

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Industry CEOs Warn of Dire Economic Consequences from Proposed NAAQS Standards

November 1, 2023
Industry CEOs Warn of Dire Economic Consequences from Proposed NAAQS Standards
AF&PA joined leaders of over 70 trade groups representing businesses across the economy in urging the Biden administration to maintain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The letter warned that moving forward with EPA’s proposed revisions would jeopardize American jobs and risk substantial economic harm.
Air
Sustainability
Energy & Environment

Press Release

Winners of the Student Design Challenge Highlight Sustainability and Innovative Paperboard Packaging Solutions

October 27, 2023
Teams from University of Wisconsin-Stout and California Polytech State University take top prizes. 
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q3 2023 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 27, 2023
According to the report, total Containerboard production in the third quarter of 2023 decreased 1% when compared to Q3 2022 and was down 8% compared to the same 9 months last year.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q3 2023 Boxboard Quarterly Report

October 27, 2023
Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 17% compared to Q3 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 82.3%, down 12.0 points from Q3 2022.
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Packaging

Industry Explainer

Why EPA Should Not Finalize the Particulate Matter NAAQS Standard

October 27, 2023
Why EPA Should Not Finalize the Particulate Matter NAAQS Standard
EPA is proposing an update to their National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter, PM2.5. However, their proposal threatens manufacturing industries, including the paper industry. Lowering the standard would threaten or prevent modernization projects and other major improvements to paper mills. 
Air
Sustainability
Energy & Environment

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AF&PA Releases September 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

October 18, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 21% in September compared to September 2022, while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 33% in September compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper