Update in Brief

Forest products industries are often the largest employer in a community. Like in Ashdown, AR, where Alondria Hamilton is the Human Resources Generalist and Diversity & Inclusion Advocate for Domtar. Hear how she is influencing her community and her dreams for women in the industry. 

Women are a vital part of Ahlstrom-Munksjö--from running paper machines to developing the next sustainable product. Learn how they’re empowering their female employees in sustainability roles and encouraging future generations of women to join the industry.  

Hear from Freddie Davis, registered forester and Director of the Rural Training and Research Center. With a diverse background in forestry, Davis shares with us his work, proudest moments, and what he’s doing to help Black landowners manage their forests sustainably.

The people who most inspire Levell Hairston, Vice President and General Manager of Recycling at International Paper, are voyagers and pioneers found within the paper and wood products industry.

Dr. Maja James, PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior Director Human Resources at Greif Inc. shares what the industry is doing when it comes to DE&I, and how she found a sense of belonging at Greif Inc.

With a proven track record in sustainability, the paper and wood products industry attracts professionals who are passionate about the environment. This includes professionals like Jesse Levine, AF&PA's Senior Director of Energy and Environmental Policy.

The vast majority of Americans have access to a community paper recycling program. Items like pizza boxes, cardboard boxes and paper bags are widely collected for recycling in the United States.

Jon Peterson touches on how Resolute’s Coosa Pines Mills impacts the local community.

AF&PA member Procter & Gamble shares how they’re on the ground working with the Shoshone Tribe to share their story and restore the land to its 1863 condition.

Kerry Brown of Domtar explains how STEM skills can help the paper and wood products industry.

AF&PA's Brian Hawkinson delivered testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hawkinson highlighted the industry’s recycling success story and the importance of our products to the circular economy.

Kelley Crouch and Anna McFarland from Domtar explain why individuals with a STEM degree can help manufacture sustainable and everyday essential products.