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Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

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Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.
LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

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LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

AF&PA applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing LD 1423, which makes much needed improvements to the state’s EPR policy. 
Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

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Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

AF&PA and AWC applaud Congressional and EPA efforts to revise permitting issues that will allow industry to modernize facilities to reduce emissions and bolster American…
How Is Paper Made Today?

Update in Brief

How Is Paper Made Today?

Paper products are an essential part of daily life. Manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce these goods. 

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How Is Paper Made Today?

May 1, 2025
How Is Paper Made Today?
Paper products are an essential part of daily life. Manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce these goods. 
Marketplace Sustainability
Paper
Packaging
Tissue

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

April 28, 2025
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 1% compared to Q1 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

April 25, 2025
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to Q1 2024.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases March 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

April 17, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March increased 1% compared to March 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases March 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

April 17, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in March compared to March 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

Update in Brief

Maryland’s EPR Legislation Guided by Missteps

April 3, 2025
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 industry. Lawmakers didn't consider the data or that paper recycling works. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Packaging
Paper

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AF&PA Releases February 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 18, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased 8% compared to February 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 18, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Applauds Overdue EPA Regulatory Reconsiderations

March 12, 2025
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 science, and posed significant challenges for our industry.
Energy & Environment
Regulatory Reform

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

March 4, 2025
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 industry’s complex, cross-border supply chains.
Business Impact
International Trade

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

March 3, 2025
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.
Business Impact
International Trade

Recycling Q&A

How Much Cardboard is Recycled?

February 28, 2025
How Much Cardboard is Recycled?
Nearly 33 million tons of cardboard was recycled in 2023. The cardboard recycling rate was 71% -76%.
Recycling
Packaging