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AF&PA Disappointed in Governor Moore’s Enactment of Maryland EPR Program

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AF&PA Disappointed in Governor Moore’s Enactment of Maryland EPR Program

We are disappointed by Governor Wes Moore’s decision to sign SB 901 into law and create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program in Maryland. 
New York’s EPR Policies Must Consider Cost and Facts

Update in Brief

New York’s EPR Policies Must Consider Cost and Facts

The New York State Legislature is considering 2 different bills that introduce an EPR program. The proposed legislation ignores the complexities of the state’s recycling system…
How Is Paper Made Today?

Update in Brief

How Is Paper Made Today?

Paper products are an essential part of daily life. Manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce these goods. 
AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available…

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AF&PA Details U.S. Paper Production and Capacity Trends

May 16, 2025
The 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey was released by AF&PA. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Disappointed in Governor Moore’s Enactment of Maryland EPR Program

May 14, 2025
AF&PA Disappointed in Governor Moore’s Enactment of Maryland EPR Program
We are disappointed by Governor Wes Moore’s decision to sign SB 901 into law and create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program in Maryland. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Update in Brief

New York’s EPR Policies Must Consider Cost and Facts

May 14, 2025
New York’s EPR Policies Must Consider Cost and Facts
The New York State Legislature is considering 2 different bills that introduce an EPR program. The proposed legislation ignores the complexities of the state’s recycling system and the paper industry’s supply chain. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Update in Brief

How is Paper Made from Wood?

May 8, 2025
How is Paper Made from Wood?
U.S. pulp, paper and packaging manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce the everyday goods Americans rely on. That supply chain begins by sourcing forest materials to make fresh wood pulp.
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Paper
Packaging
Tissue
Pulp

Update in Brief

How Is Paper Made Today?

May 1, 2025
How Is Paper Made Today?
Paper products are an essential part of daily life. Manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce these goods. 
Marketplace Sustainability
Paper
Packaging
Tissue

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

April 28, 2025
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 1% compared to Q1 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

April 25, 2025
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to Q1 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases March 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

April 17, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March increased 1% compared to March 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases March 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

April 17, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in March compared to March 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

April 3, 2025
Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps
Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper industry. Lawmakers didn't consider the data or that paper recycling works. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases February 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 18, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased 8% compared to February 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 18, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging