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
Press Release
AF&PA Announces 2023 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
8 Member Companies Recognized for Outstanding Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Update in Brief
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.
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 ecstatic with the donations coming in to help Reach out and Read, a nonprofit organization focused on encouraging reading within households.
