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.
Vital to the U.S. Economy
Explore the economic impact of the industryU.S. pulp and paper mills are significant anchors in the rural communities where many of our facilities are located.
The Latest
Press Release
AF&PA Responds to Latest EUDR Proposal
Today’s U-turn announcement from the EU Commission is detrimental to the transatlantic trade of U.S. pulp and paper products.
Update in Brief
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?
In 2024, around 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 60%-64% and the cardboard recycling rate was 69%-74%.
Paper Industry Initiatives
Member Spotlight
Our members’ investments in innovations, advancements in technology
and cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of the paper industry.
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
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
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.