
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.
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Update in Brief
Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry
“Diversity in any industry creates visible representation,” Gabrielle Evans said. We sat down with her, Marcez Mitchell and Marlon Jones from International Paper to get their candid thoughts on diversity in the paper and wood products industry, how they celebrate Black History Month and more.
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2:03 PM · Mar 31, 2023
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2:03 PM · Mar 31, 2023
We believe in balance and rules that make sense. We agree with @SenatorCarper that we need to be guided by science. We are concerned with the speed in which EPA is moving and how they’ve moved the goal posts. This doesn’t achieve the mutual goal of balance.
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2:03 PM · Mar 31, 2023
We are cutting our emissions under rules and programs implemented by the EPA. And, we’ll continue to invest to make even more progress so we can continue to be a leader in sustainable manufacturing. https://t.co/ZZmUNTsXjh https://t.co/Yl47KJpJ0d
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.