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Vast Majority of Americans Have Access to a Community Paper Recycling Program

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Vast Majority of Americans Have Access to a Community Paper Recycling Program

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released a new report indicating that the vast majority of Americans, 94 percent, have access to community paper and…
Advancing Paper Recycling’s Success Into the Future

Industry Take

Advancing Paper Recycling’s Success Into the Future

The findings presented in the 2021 AF&PA Access to Recycling Study show us that community recycling programs for paper and paper-based packaging are well…
Paper Products and Materials Widely Accepted for Recycling

Update in Brief

Paper Products and Materials Widely Accepted for Recycling

The vast majority of Americans have access to a community paper recycling program. Items like pizza boxes, cardboard boxes and paper bags are widely collected for recycling in the…
Understanding What it Means to be a Responsible Producer

Industry Take

Understanding What it Means to be a Responsible Producer

As we look ahead to 2022, there are potentially other states and jurisdictions that will consider EPR approaches that could have negative consequences for the paper and wood…

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AF&PA Releases November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 15, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in November compared to November 2020.
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Restoring Land and Relationships with the Shoshone Tribe

November 30, 2021
Restoring Land and Relationships with the Shoshone Tribe
AF&PA member Procter & Gamble shares how they’re on the ground working with the Shoshone Tribe to share their story and restore the land to its 1863 condition.
Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Responds to House Passage of the Build Back Better Framework

November 19, 2021
AF&PA Responds to House Passage of the Build Back Better Framework
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Build Back Better Act framework.
Transportation
Business Impact

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 17, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in October compared to October 2020.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 15, 2021
AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today.
Business Impact
Transportation
Recycling

Update in Brief

Let’s Set the Record Straight. Pizza Boxes are Recyclable.

November 10, 2021
Let’s Set the Record Straight. Pizza Boxes are Recyclable.
We’re aiming to answer a common question that causes a lot of confusion across the United States: Are pizza boxes recyclable? We’re here to set the record straight. 
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility

November 10, 2021
What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility
Question: After your recycling is picked up, where does it go? Answer: Once the recycling truck has picked up your paper and other recyclables, it heads over to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Recycling
Marketplace Sustainability
Products

Press Release

AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members

November 9, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of its new 2022 Board of Directors. AF&PA also welcomed new company, associate and association members.
Advocacy

Press Release

AF&PA Opposes Corporate Tax Increases in Build Back Better Framework

November 5, 2021
AF&PA Opposes Corporate Tax Increases in Build Back Better Framework
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representative’s Build Back Better Act framework.
Business Impact
Transportation

Press Release

AF&PA Promotes Elizabeth VanDersarl, Lindsay Murphy and Terry Webber to Vice President Roles

November 2, 2021
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (formerly Executive Director, Strategic Communications); and Terry Webber to Vice President of Industry Affairs (formerly Executive Director, Packaging).
Advocacy

Press Release

Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2021 Student Design Challenge Finalists Promoting Community Relief Organizations

October 29, 2021
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced winners of its 2021 Student Design Challenge, a student competition to foster awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging.
Marketplace Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

October 28, 2021
AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its 2021 Sustainability Award winners. These awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry
Recycling
Safety
Paper
Packaging