Advancing a Sustainable Future
Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 builds on our success and continues our commitment to manufacture sustainable products for a sustainable future.
Paper Recycling
Dive into our recycling success storyPaper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the U.S. We are committed to investing in recycling infrastructure and educating about recycling best practices.
The Latest
Update in Brief
Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry
Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of the value of diversity in the paper and wood products industry. Rafael Garcia, Vice President – Environmental Stewardship Strategy, Consumer Products Group at Georgia-Pacific told us about the value unique perspectives bring to sustainability challenges.
Industry Take
Georgia-Pacific’s Christian Fischer Champions Sustainability
A diverse workforce helps advance new perspectives to an ever-changing industry. Christian Fischer, President and CEO at Georgia-Pacific and chair of AF&PA Board of Directors explains why he believes every person has a role to play in advancing stewardship.
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9:09 AM · Sep 28, 2022
Did you know milk cartons can be recycled? Empty the carton and screw the cap on so it's ready to be recycled and turned into new products. https://t.co/Wwwlm77pg8 https://t.co/nLxVyVyWNS
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12:09 PM · Sep 27, 2022
Have you downloaded the Design Guidance for Recyclability? This tool helps packaging manufacturers, designers and brands create and manufacture paper-based packaging that meets their recyclability goals. https://t.co/dzQ9RCq6OH https://t.co/qcH7W6tcVg
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10:09 AM · Sep 27, 2022
Sustainability and stewardship are at our core. AF&PA’s Board Chair and President & CEO of @GeorgiaPacific, Christian Fischer, shares why these values are vital for GP's employees and how they help us reach our 2030 sustainability goals: https://t.co/7klcj8E9px https://t.co/0xecKYlVW5
Priority Issues
Member Spotlight
Our members have embraced and surpassed goals in three essential
pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental and social.
Seaman Paper
AF&PA member Seaman Paper helps clean up around their local communities for #WorldCleanUpDay. See how they're making a difference in their community.
Procter & Gamble
Access to water is vital for everyone. P&G is teaming up with organizations in water stressed regions to help protect and restore water in those communities.
International Paper
International Paper's Pinelope is estatic with the donations coming in to help Reach out and Read, a non profit organization focused on enouraging reading within households.