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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

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

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

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

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

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.

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Voyagers and Pioneers Drive Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 22, 2022
Voyagers and Pioneers Drive Paper and Wood Products Industry
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.
Industry Voices
Recycling

Recycling Q&A

How do I Recycle Paper Padded Mailers?

February 22, 2022
How do I Recycle Paper Padded Mailers?
One of the questions we commonly receive is how do I recycle a paper padded mailer. The answer depends on what type of mailer you received. We help explain what to do for the three most common mailers.
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

Update in Brief

A Sense of Belonging in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 17, 2022
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.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 17, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased two percent compared to January 2021.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA January 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 17, 2022
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased three percent in January compared to January 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased nine percent in January compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

Recycling Q&A

How to Recycle After Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2022
How to Recycle After Valentine’s Day
Love may be a battlefield but paper recycling doesn’t have to be. Never fear, we’re here to help you with the greatest love story of all time: the recycling bin and your paper products. They’re a match made at the MRF. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines before recycling.
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Validates Paper Padded Mailers Recyclable

February 10, 2022
AF&PA Validates Paper Padded Mailers Recyclable
AF&PA released new industry guidance giving consumers confidence on the recyclability of paper padded mailers. Paper padded mailers are widely recycled at paper mills across the country.
Marketplace Sustainability
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA to Lead on Sustainability, Recycling, Energy and the Environment, Among Other Top Policy Issues in 2022

February 9, 2022
AF&PA to Lead on Sustainability, Recycling, Energy and the Environment, Among Other Top Policy Issues in 2022
The American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) Board of Directors today announced advocacy priorities the association will pursue to help ensure the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability success and economic impact in 2022.
Safety
Sustainability
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Supports Bipartisan Postal Service Reform

February 8, 2022
AF&PA Supports Bipartisan Postal Service Reform
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to House passage of The Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076).
Postal
Business Impact

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AF&PA Elects Christian Fischer as New Board Chair, Announces Officers at Winter Board of Directors Meeting

February 4, 2022
AF&PA Elects Christian Fischer as New Board Chair, Announces Officers at Winter Board of Directors Meeting
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of Georgia-Pacific LLC, President and CEO Christian Fischer as AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2022 slate of AF&PA Board Officers.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Announces Support for the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act

February 3, 2022
AF&PA Announces Support for the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in support of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA), introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), John Boozman (R-AR) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA), introduced by Senator Capito.
Recycling

Update in Brief

Jesse Levine Reflects on AF&PA’s Sustainability Progress and Future Ahead

February 2, 2022
Jesse Levine Reflects on AF&PA’s Sustainability Progress and Future Ahead
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.
Industry Voices
Sustainability
Energy & Environment