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Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

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Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

Grease and cheese in an amount typically found on pizza boxes are not an issue for the recycling process. 82% of Americans have access to a community recycling program that…
The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York

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The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York

Extended producer responsibility isn't the answer in New York. It could raise prices for families. AF&PA EPR efforts that include paper and paper packaging.
AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

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AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

Delaying the application of EUDR is an important step on the road to the European Union finally working to address the glaring compliance and simplification problems within this…

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AF&PA Elects Domtar’s Steve Henry as Chair

AF&PA announced Steve Henry, Domtar’s Paper & Packaging CEO & President USA, as incoming Board chair during the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting. We…

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AF&PA Releases Q4 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2026
According to the report, total Containerboard production in 2025 decreased 4% compared to 2024. Operating rates stayed flat over the same time period, ending the year above 91%.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q4 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2026
Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 2% compared to Q4 2024. It was down 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 85.6%, down 2.3 points from the same quarter last year.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Elects Domtar’s Steve Henry as Chair

January 29, 2026
AF&PA announced Steve Henry, Domtar’s Paper & Packaging CEO & President USA, as incoming Board chair during the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting. We also welcomed 3 new member companies.

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AF&PA Releases December 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 16, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased 2% compared to December 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases December 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 16, 2026
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 11% in December compared to December 2024 and 8% on a year‑to‑date basis.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay

December 18, 2025
AF&PA Urges EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following EUDR Implementation Delay
Delaying the application of EUDR is an important step on the road to the European Union finally working to address the glaring compliance and simplification problems within this regulation.
International Trade
Business Impact

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Envelopes?

December 18, 2025
Can You Recycle Envelopes?
Yes! Envelopes made of paper, including those with plastic address windows, are recyclable.
Recycling
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 16, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper year‑to‑date shipments decreased 8% in November compared to November 2024, yet the YTD operating rate is nearly 4 points higher in 2025 compared to 2024.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases November 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

December 15, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased 10% compared to October, though they were up 1% from November 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 19, 2025
Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in October increased 9% compared to October 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 10 months of 2024. 
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Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 19, 2025
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2025.
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Paper

Industry Explainer

The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York

November 19, 2025
The Facts About EPR Legislation in New York
Extended producer responsibility isn't the answer in New York. It could raise prices for families. AF&PA EPR efforts that include paper and paper packaging.
Product Stewardship
Recycling