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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…
New York’s EPR Policies Must Consider Cost and Facts

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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?

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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. 
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 Releases January 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 15, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 7% compared to January 2022.
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Paper

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AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities

February 10, 2023
AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities
The American Forest & Paper Association's Board of Directors announced advocacy priorities to help ensure the paper and wood products industry’s success in 2023. Priorities include: Sustainability, Energy and The Environment, Paper Recycling, Product Stewardship, among others.

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Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals

February 7, 2023
Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals
Lisa Berghaus, Director of Marketing Communications for Monadnock Paper Mills, explains the paper-based packaging design process and how the industry is working with brands to meet sustainability goals.
Industry Voices
Packaging

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AF&PA Announces New Board Leadership and Members

February 3, 2023
AF&PA announced our newly elected board chair, and 2023 slate of officers at the Winter Board meeting. Additionally, we welcomed new company and associate members that joined in 2022.
Sustainability

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AF&PA Supports Federal Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Transportation

January 25, 2023
AF&PA Supports Federal Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Transportation
AF&PA supports the SHIP IT Act to alleviate supply chain constraints resulting from challenges related to the ongoing rail labor uncertainties. This bipartisan bill takes a multifaceted approach to build stronger supply chains in the United States.
Transportation

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Paper & Packaging Caucus Welcomes New U.S. House Leadership

January 13, 2023
The Paper & Packaging Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, today, announced new bipartisan leadership. Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) will serve as Co-Chairs representing the U.S. paper and wood products industry.

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AF&PA and AWC Call for Achievable Path to NAAQS Standards

January 6, 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association and American Wood Council are disappointed EPA is proposing to significantly tighten the current NAAQS Standard for particulate matter. Lowering the NAAQS could stifle mill modernization projects that otherwise reduce emissions while keeping the U.S. forest products industry globally competitive and support high-paying jobs.
Energy & Environment

Recycling Q&A

Are All Boxes Recyclable?

November 9, 2022
Are All Boxes Recyclable?
Most paperboard can be recycled. Yes, that means cereal boxes, bakery boxes, candy boxes, and much more. Keep your paperboard packaging clean and dry and place it in the recycling bin so it can be turned into new paper products. 
Recycling
Packaging

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Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey

October 5, 2022
Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey
New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has banned paper bags. Lawmakers in Trenton can fix this broken law with an amendment to ensure access to paper bags, which are 100% recyclable, as well as reusable and compostable.
Paper Options
Product Stewardship

Recycling Q&A

How Do You Recycle Shredded Paper?

September 6, 2022
How Do You Recycle Shredded Paper?
Can you recycle shredded paper? Yes, but shredding it makes the paper less likely to be recycled if small bits of paper aren't properly contained. Only shred things with sensitive information to protect your privacy. 
Recycling
Sustainability
Paper

Recycling Q&A

Do You Know How to Recycle Milk Cartons?

July 26, 2022
Do You Know How to Recycle Milk Cartons?
What happens when you recycle a milk carton? Cartons are transported to paper mills and recycling plants where they become new products like boxes, toilet paper and even ceiling tiles.
Recycling
Product Stewardship

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AF&PA Responds to EPA Rule on Boiler MACT

July 21, 2022
The EPA issued the final rule for Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology. While AF&PA appreciates the final rule allowing mills to avoid costly retrofits to many existing boilers, we are disappointed by the agency’s treatment of boilers operating in the last decade as "new."
Energy & Environment