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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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AF&PA Releases August 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

September 15, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 20% in August compared to August 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 33% in July compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 5% when compared to July 2023.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases August 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

September 15, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August decreased 4% compared to August 2022. They were down 3% when compared to the same 8 months of 2022.
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Paper

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A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability

September 13, 2023
A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability
Sustainability is an important consideration across industries. The paper industry was one of the first manufacturing industries to voluntarily set quantifiable sustainability goals. We have made significant strides toward sustainable forest management, resource efficiency and paper recycling.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Energy & Environment
Energy
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Biomass Energy

Update in Brief

WestRock’s Matt Hall Shares Excitement for the Future of Advocacy

September 6, 2023
WestRock’s Matt Hall Shares Excitement for the Future of Advocacy
Dive deeper into the story of Matthew Hall, an electrician at WestRock Company. He is stepping up to become Chairperson of the Pulp and Paper Workers Resource Council. Join us in congratulating Matt’s hard work and zeal as he takes his next big step to advocate for a more sustainable future.
Industry Voices

Update in Brief

Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry

August 28, 2023
Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry
The forest products industry is inherently circular in its supply chain. Trees are replanted to supply fiber and enhance the environment. And paper and packaging are recycled to make new products. This is how our industry is contributing to a more sustainable future. Learn more about our contributions to the circular economy and how you can play a part too!
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age

August 21, 2023
Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age
Paper continues to offer many advantages. From permanent record-keeping to accessibility and sustainability. Paper provides a range of benefits that make it a valuable option today.
Paper Options
Paper

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AF&PA Releases July 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

August 16, 2023
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25% in July compared to July 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 32% in July compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases July 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

August 16, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in July remained essentially flat (+0.4%) compared to July 2022. They were down 3% when compared to the same 7 months of 2022.
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Paper

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U.S. Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Continue to Hold Strong in 2022

August 8, 2023
U.S. Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Continue to Hold Strong in 2022
Paper and cardboard continue to be some of the most recycled materials in the United States. In 2022, the paper recycling rate was 67.9% and the cardboard recycling rate was 93.6%. Paper recycling is successful because of the millions of people who recycle and the paper industry’s ongoing investments.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Packaging
Paper

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U.S. Paper Industry Tallies High Recycling Rate in 2022

August 8, 2023
U.S. Paper Industry Tallies High Recycling Rate in 2022
Nearly 68% of paper and more than 93% of cardboard consumed in the United States was recycled in 2022. Paper recycling rates have remained consistently high – meeting or exceeding 63% each year since 2009.
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Paper
Packaging

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How Does AF&PA Calculate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates?

August 8, 2023
How Does AF&PA Calculate Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates?
More than two-thirds of the paper used in the U.S. is recycled and used to make new sustainable paper products people use every day. That’s more than 50 million tons of paper. To unpack the paper and cardboard recycling rates further, we turned to AF&PA’s Executive Director of Recovered Fiber Brian Hawkinson to answer a few commonly asked questions.
Recycling
Product Stewardship

Update in Brief

Juno is an Innovative Recycling Technology

August 8, 2023
Juno is an Innovative Recycling Technology
With its Juno technology, Georgia-Pacific is diverting trash from landfills and recovering valuable materials for recycling. John Mulcahy explains how this innovation works and why paper recycling is important.  
Recycling
Sustainability