The Voluntary Standard is an industry-supported set of test protocols to evaluate the repulpability and recyclability of coated or treated corrugated board and its equivalents (OCC-e).
The U.S. forest products industry relies on open access to key international markets, including Canada and Mexico, for exports and imports of essential forest products and raw materials.
This chart compares the due diligence requirements for EUDR based on the level of deforestation risk. It is well established that the U.S. forest product sector does not contribute to global deforestation.
To manufacture essential products, we rely on complex, cross-border supply chains that have been built around existing mill infrastructure for decades. AF&PA member company contributions to the value chain are reflected in green.
Investing in and improving paper recycling has been an industry priority for decades. Download AF&PA's handout explaining our efforts to capture even more paper from the waste stream for recycling.
Before an EPR program is considered, states need to do a needs assessment. Download our handout explaining the benefits of conducting a needs assessment to understand the current state of waste and recycling systems.
