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AF&PA Releases December 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 18, 2024
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in December compared to December 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 25% in November compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to November 2023.

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AF&PA Releases December 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 18, 2024
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December remained essentially flat (+0.4%) compared to December 2022.

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AF&PA Applauds New York Governor Hochul for Vetoing Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

December 23, 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto New York’s Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. The proposed legislation brought significant concerns for our industry impacting non-tropical forest products. 

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AF&PA Releases November 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 20, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 16% in November compared to November 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 24% in November compared to the same month last year.

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AF&PA Releases November 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

December 18, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November increased 1% compared to November 2022. They were down 1% when compared to the same 11 months of 2022.

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AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

December 15, 2023
New York’s Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act ignores the fact that the U.S. paper and wood products industry champions sustainable forestry. The legislation is unnecessary because tropical deforestation is already banned in New York. AF&PA urges Governor Kathy Hochul to veto this bill.

Recycling Q&A

Can I Recycle Decorative Tissue Paper?

December 14, 2023
Decorative tissue paper is recyclable by paper mills. Be sure to check your local guidelines before placing it in your recycling bin.

Recycling Q&A

Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

December 4, 2023
Grease and cheese in an amount typically found on pizza boxes are not an issue for the recycling process. 82% of Americans have access to a community recycling program that accepts pizza boxes.

Update in Brief

What is Biomass Energy? 

November 29, 2023
The paper and wood products industry is part of a circular value chain that prides itself on sustainable practices. One of the ways we’re doing that is through the production of renewable biomass energy. Then we use that biomass energy to fuel our mills so we don’t have to use as much fossil fuels.   

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AF&PA Releases October 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 15% in October compared to October 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 30% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2023.
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