News

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

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

Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

April 3, 2025

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

Press Release

AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

March 12, 2025

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available science, and posed significant challenges for our industry.

Energy & Environment

Regulatory Reform

Press Release

AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

March 4, 2025

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our industry’s complex, cross-border supply chains.

Business Impact

International Trade

Press Release

AF&PA Responds to Section 232 Investigation on Lumber and Timber

March 3, 2025

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

Business Impact

International Trade

Recycling Q&A

How Much Cardboard is Recycled?

February 28, 2025

Nearly 33 million tons of cardboard was recycled in 2023. The cardboard recycling rate was 71% -76%.

Recycling

Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

February 26, 2025

We congratulate Mr. Greer on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Trade Representative.

Business Impact

International Trade

Update in Brief

What is Paper Made From?

February 20, 2025

Manufacturing different products is a lot like following a recipe. The U.S. paper industry uses a balance of fresh wood pulp and recycled paper pulp to make products. Fresh wood pulp comes from sustainably managed forests.

Paper

Packaging

Pulp

Tissue

Press Release

AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

February 19, 2025

We congratulate Mr. Lutnick on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Business Impact

International Trade

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