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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. 
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%.
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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What is Paper Pulp?

July 30, 2024
What is Paper Pulp?
Paper pulp is made from either wood from sustainably managed forests or recycled paper. Pulp is the first step in the papermaking process but can also be used in a variety of products.
Pulp

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American Forest & Paper Association President And CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President

July 26, 2024
Heidi Brock is the new ICFPA President, with José Carlos da Fonseca Junior as VP. They will lead for two years, focusing on global forestry and sustainability. 
Sustainability

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

July 26, 2024
Total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 7% compared to Q2 2023. It was up 7% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

July 26, 2024
Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.
Statistics
Packaging

Update in Brief

Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships

July 25, 2024
Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships
AF&PA is excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns: Mary Stafford, Anabella “Bella” Zoslow, and Akhil Krishnan.
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 18, 2024
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases June 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 18, 2024
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 7% compared to June 2023. They were up 10% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

July 17, 2024
Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?
We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.  
Postal
Business Impact

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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

June 28, 2024
AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent. These rulings save AF&PA members millions and promote sustainable regulation.
Regulatory Reform
Energy
Air
Energy & Environment

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AF&PA Releases May 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 17, 2024
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 1% in May compared to May 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to April 2024.
Statistics
Paper

Recycling Q&A

Can Paper Cups be Recycled?

June 13, 2024
Can Paper Cups be Recycled?
Yes, paper cups are recyclable. There are about 40 mills across North America that recycle paper cups. Cities across the U.S. have already added cups to their recycling programs. 
Recycling
Packaging

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AF&PA Supports NY Legislature's Decision to Shelve and Improve EPR Proposal

June 10, 2024
AF&PA Supports NY Legislature's Decision to Shelve and Improve EPR Proposal
The NY State Legislature ended its session without passing the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. The AF&PA supports recycling improvements but seeks provisions to protect paper and paper-based packaging recycling in future discussions.
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Paper
Packaging