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Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

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Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.
LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

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LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

AF&PA applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing LD 1423, which makes much needed improvements to the state’s EPR policy. 
Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

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Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

AF&PA and AWC applaud Congressional and EPA efforts to revise permitting issues that will allow industry to modernize facilities to reduce emissions and bolster American…
How Is Paper Made Today?

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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. 

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Update in Brief

Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

June 26, 2025
Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?
The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.
Business Impact
Postal
Paper

Press Release

LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

June 23, 2025
LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program
AF&PA applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing LD 1423, which makes much needed improvements to the state’s EPR policy. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Releases May 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 19, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in May compared to May 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases May 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 19, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May decreased 7% compared to May 2024.
Statistics
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

June 11, 2025
Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony
AF&PA and AWC applaud Congressional and EPA efforts to revise permitting issues that will allow industry to modernize facilities to reduce emissions and bolster American manufacturing competitiveness.
Regulatory Reform
Energy & Environment

Press Release

Industry Publishes Updated Voluntary Standard for Recycling Cardboard

May 29, 2025
AF&PA and FBA announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.” 
Recycling
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

May 23, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April decreased 3% compared to April 2024. 
Statistics
Packaging
Paper
Products

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

May 22, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7.6% in April compared to April 2024. 
Statistics
Packaging
Paper
Products

Press Release

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