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AF&PA Releases October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in October compared to October 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in September compared to the same month last year. 

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in October increased 10% compared to October 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 10 months of 2023.

Call for Applications to U.S. Blue Sky Awards

The Blue Sky awards recognize students, young researchers and young professionals who are passionate about clean manufacturing, sustainable forestry and forest products, and the forest bioeconomy. The 2024-2025 theme is: Time for the forest-based sector to showcase its innovative solutions for…

Paper Industry Announces 2023 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates Using Updated Methodology

AF&PA announced 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. The recycling rate for cardboard was 71-76%.

AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

6 Member Companies Honored for Leading Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

AF&PA Comments on the 2024 Election

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a statement on the 2024 election congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance.

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

AF&PA's Q3 2024 Boxboard report shows a 10% production increase and an 89% operating rate. Solid Bleached Folding production rose 18% year-over-year

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2023. It was up 6% when compared to the same nine months of 2023.

National Forest Products Week Highlights Industry's Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

AF&PA celebrates National Forest Products Week by highlighting industry innovations that drive sustainability. Learn how the paper and wood products industry delivers essential, renewable, and recyclable products while investing in a sustainable future. Follow us with #ForestProductsWeek!

AF&PA Responds to Port Strike Suspension

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock responds to the port strike suspension.

AF&PA Addresses Concerns Over Toilet Paper Shortages Amid Port Strike

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock addresses concerns over toilet paper shortages, emphasizing U.S. supply chain stability amid the ongoing port strike.

AF&PA Commends EU Decision to Extend Deforestation Regulation Deadline to December 2025

AF&PA released a statement regarding the European Union’s Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.