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
Recycling Q&A
Do You Know How to Recycle Milk Cartons?
What happens when you recycle a milk carton? Cartons are transported to paper mills and recycling plants where they become new products like boxes, toilet paper and even ceiling tiles.
Update in Brief
Creating a Safe Paper and Wood Products Industry For All
AF&PA members are focused on keeping their employees safe. Pete Petersen from Essity shared how they are striving for zero work injuries and helping the community learn best safety practices.
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11:08 AM · Aug 5, 2022
Can you recycle milk cartons? Yes! Recycled cartons are turned into things like paper towels, cardboard and even ceiling tiles. https://t.co/RfR624A0x9 https://t.co/eR8pCJxeGc
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9:08 AM · Aug 5, 2022
"Make no mistake, down here on Earth, paper is the thing that makes it real and official."
Watch as @mikeroweworks discovers the importance of the paper industry from @IntlPaperCo and @ProcterGamble in an episode of How America Works. https://t.co/0UkI0s6a7L
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9:08 AM · Aug 4, 2022
RT @HeidiBrockAFPA: Congresswoman @RepWalorski was a strong advocate for the manufacturing industry, fiercely dedicated to serving her cons…
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.