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Manufacturing Essential Products for America

Our mills operate year-round to manufacture and ship essential, everyday products like cardboard boxes, paper cups, toilet paper, mail and paper bags. 

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Vital to the U.S. Economy

U.S. pulp and paper mills are significant anchors in the rural communities where many of our facilities are located. 

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AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains

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AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains

AF&PA urges the Administration to ensure its trade approach targets unfair global practices while preserving the North American supply chains that support U.S. manufacturing, jobs, investment and growth here at home.

AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

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AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

The SEC's proposed Regulation E-Delivery would sideline paper communications millions rely on for critical financial information.

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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

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How Wood Chips Become Paper

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Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy

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Why Does EPR Raise Costs for American Families?

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Paper Industry Initiatives

Paper Recycling Stats

Paper Recycling Stats

Paper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the U.S., and paper recycling rates remain consistently high. 

The paper industry recycles nearly 60% more paper today than it did in 1990. Explore paper recycling data. 

Industry Innovations

Industry Innovations

AF&PA members drive investment and create opportunities in American manufacturing through cutting-edge solutions and innovation.

Explore the projects and initiatives that are shaping the future of this vital industry. 

EU Deforestation Regulation

EU Deforestation Regulation

The burden EUDR places on U.S. forest products producers will not achieve the EU’s stated policy goal. The U.S. does not contribute to global deforestation.

Explore the impact EUDR will have on our industry. 

Member Spotlight

Our members’ investments in innovations, advancements in technology

and cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of the paper industry.

Pratt Industries invests $92.5 million

Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries invested $92.5 million to build a manufacturing site in South Carolina, which will produce recycled packaging and create an expected 116 jobs.

Green Bay Packaging $1 Billion Investment in Arkansas

Green Bay Packaging

Green Bay Packaging announced a $1 billion investment to expand its Kraft paper mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. The project aims to double production capacity. This investment is the largest capital investment project in Central Arkansas’ history!

Kimberly-Clark $130 Million Investment in Alabama

Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark plans to invest $130 million to create a new production line for hygiene products at its Mobile, Alabama, facility. This investment reinforces their commitment to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and community engagement.