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AF&PA Responds to Latest EUDR Proposal

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AF&PA Responds to Latest EUDR Proposal

Today’s U-turn announcement from the EU Commission is detrimental to the transatlantic trade of U.S. pulp and paper products. 
Is a Pizza Box Recyclable?

Recycling Q&A

Is a Pizza Box Recyclable?

Yes, pizza boxes are recyclable. A study found that typical amounts of grease and cheese on pizza boxes are not a problem for paper mills. 
AF&PA Calls on EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following Proposal to Delay EUDR Implementation

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AF&PA Calls on EU to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers Following Proposal to Delay EUDR Implementation

AF&PA welcomes a delay and urges the EU to use this period to address more fundamental problems with the EUDR beyond IT system limitations. 
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2024?

Update in Brief

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%.

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AF&PA Releases October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 20, 2024
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. 
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 20, 2024
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.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

What is Biodiversity?

November 20, 2024
What is Biodiversity?
This is part 3 of our forest management series. Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain the importance of biodiversity in managed forests. 
Sustainable Forestry
Marketplace Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

Call for Applications to U.S. Blue Sky Awards

November 18, 2024
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 forest products, wood bioindustry and forest conservation, management, and restoration. 
Sustainability

Update in Brief

How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

November 14, 2024
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?
Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

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

November 11, 2024
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%.
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Comments on the 2024 Election

November 6, 2024
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.

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2024
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
Statistics
Packaging
Products

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 25, 2024
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.
Statistics
Packaging

Update in Brief

What Are Forest Management Practices?

October 8, 2024
What Are Forest Management Practices?
This is part 2 of our forest management series. Registered foresters from across the U.S. explain forest management best practices on managed forests.
Sustainable Forestry
Marketplace Sustainability
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Responds to Port Strike Suspension

October 3, 2024
AF&PA Responds to Port Strike Suspension
AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock responds to the port strike suspension.
Business Impact

Press Release

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

October 3, 2024
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.
Business Impact
Tissue