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Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

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Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

“Diversity in any industry creates visible representation,” Gabrielle Evans said. We sat down with her, Marcez Mitchell and Marlon Jones from International Paper to get their…
AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities

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AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities

The American Forest & Paper Association's Board of Directors announced advocacy priorities to help ensure the paper and wood products industry’s success in 2023. Priorities…

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AF&PA Opposes EPA’s Final NOx FIP Rule

The American Forest & Paper Association opposes the EPA’s final rule for Federal Implementation Plans (FIP) Addressing Regional Ozone Transport for the 2015 Ozone National…
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Paper Industry

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Paper Industry

Procter & Gamble’s Senior Vice President, Product Supply-Family Care, Regina Gray highlights how diversity in skills and in employees can help elevate companies in the paper…

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AF&PA Releases December 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

January 19, 2023
Total total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in December compared to December 2021 while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 4% in December compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases December 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

January 18, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in December compared to December 2021 while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 4% in December compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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Paper & Packaging Caucus Welcomes New U.S. House Leadership

January 13, 2023
The Paper & Packaging Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, today, announced new bipartisan leadership. Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) will serve as Co-Chairs representing the U.S. paper and wood products industry.
Advocacy

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AF&PA and AWC Call for Achievable Path to NAAQS Standards

January 6, 2023
The American Forest & Paper Association and American Wood Council are disappointed EPA is proposing to significantly tighten the current NAAQS Standard for particulate matter. Lowering the NAAQS could stifle mill modernization projects that otherwise reduce emissions while keeping the U.S. forest products industry globally competitive and support high-paying jobs.
Energy & Environment

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AF&PA Releases November 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

December 16, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in November compared to November 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 13% in November compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases November 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

December 16, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased 9% compared to November 2021. They were down 3% when compared to the same 11 months of 2021
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Paper

Update in Brief

International Paper Taking Action to Address Period Poverty

November 17, 2022
International Paper Taking Action to Address Period Poverty
As a leading producer of pulp, International Paper is helping address period poverty, an issue that impacts 500 million women and girls around the globe. Their work on this issue recently won International Paper an AF&PA Sustainability Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In collaboration with employees and industry partners, IP is donating thousands of period care kits to empower women and improve lives. 
Sustainability
Pulp

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

November 17, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in October compared to October 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 6% in October compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared to September 2022.
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Paper

Recycling Q&A

Are All Boxes Recyclable?

November 9, 2022
Are All Boxes Recyclable?
Most paperboard can be recycled. Yes, that means cereal boxes, bakery boxes, candy boxes, and much more. Keep your paperboard packaging clean and dry and place it in the recycling bin so it can be turned into new paper products. 
Recycling
Packaging

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AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

November 1, 2022
AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
Better Practices, Better Planet is one of the longest standing sustainability initiatives for a U.S. manufacturing industry, established more than a decade ago. The 2022 AF&PA sustainability award winners demonstrate the industry’s long-held commitment to improving practices to build a better planet.
Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q3 2022 Containerboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2022
Total Containerboard production in Q3 decreased 8.6% compared to Q3 2021. It was down 1.6% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
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Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q3 2022 Boxboard Quarterly Report

October 28, 2022
Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.The boxboard operating rate was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 and up 0.6 points year-to-date.
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Packaging
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