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How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

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How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

In 2024, around 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 60%-64% and the cardboard recycling rate was 69%-74%.
Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

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Paper Industry Announces 2024 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates

60%-64% of paper and 69%-74% of cardboard available for recovery were recycled in the United States in 2024. U.S. mills consumed more recycled paper in 2024 compared to 2023 while…
American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

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American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

AF&PA appreciates the U.S. government’s engagement in securing an initial EU trade deal that will advance reciprocal, fair and balanced trade between our two economies. …
What is Paperboard Packaging?

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What is Paperboard Packaging?

Paperboard is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from wood pulp or recycled paper pulp. Paperboard is used to package things like cereal and medicine boxes. 

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Is Cardboard Recyclable?

April 4, 2023
Is Cardboard Recyclable?
Cardboard is a highly recyclable material that’s widely accepted for recycling in recycling programs across the U.S. 
Recycling
Product Stewardship
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Packaging

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Talking Sustainability with Women in Manufacturing

March 31, 2023
We are a workforce filled with inspiring and brilliant women who are making changes and breaking barriers in manufacturing. We took a moment to ask what the industry and its sustainability goals mean to a few women from our member, Ahlstrom.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Releases February 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 15% in February compared to February 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 6% in February compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Opposes EPA’s Final NOx FIP Rule

March 15, 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association opposes the EPA’s final rule for Federal Implementation Plans (FIP) Addressing Regional Ozone Transport for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NOx FIP). The "Good Neighbor" rule should exclude paper mill boilers.
Energy & Environment

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AF&PA Releases January 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in January compared to January 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 3% in January compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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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.
Statistics
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