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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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Student Design Challenge Winners Focus on Innovative and Sustainable Paperboard Packaging

October 26, 2022
Student Design Challenge Winners Focus on Innovative and Sustainable Paperboard Packaging
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced the 2022 Student Design Challenge winners. Student teams from the Fashion Institute of Technology and California Polytechnic State University were named winners at the Packaging Council’s 2022 Fall Meeting & Leadership Conference.
Sustainability
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases September 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

October 18, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September decreased 10% compared to September 2021. They were down 2% when compared to the same nine months of 2021.
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Paper

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AF&PA Releases September 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

October 18, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 5% in September compared to September 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 8% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to August 2022.
Statistics
Paper

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National Forest Products Week Spotlights Sustainability Leadership

October 17, 2022
National Forest Products Week Spotlights Sustainability Leadership
The American Forest & Paper Association celebrates the 62nd anniversary of National Forest Products Week. The week-long event spotlights the 950,000 people working in the forest products industry.
Sustainable Forestry
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Sustainability in the Forest Industry

October 12, 2022
Sustainability in the Forest Industry
Forests play a major role in our lives, providing us with food, water and recreation. What makes that possible? Hear what Jeff Bradley, Director of Sustainability Standards at the American Wood Council (AWC) has to say about sustainability in the forest products industry.
Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey

October 5, 2022
Paper Bags Are a Sustainable Choice for New Jersey
New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has banned paper bags. Lawmakers in Trenton can fix this broken law with an amendment to ensure access to paper bags, which are 100% recyclable, as well as reusable and compostable.
Paper Options
Product Stewardship

Update in Brief

Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry

September 23, 2022
Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry
Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of the value of diversity in the paper and wood products industry. Rafael Garcia, Vice President – Environmental Stewardship Strategy, Consumer Products Group at Georgia-Pacific told us about the value unique perspectives bring to sustainability challenges.
Sustainability
Pulp
Paper
Products

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AF&PA Releases August 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

September 16, 2022
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August remained essentially flat (-0.1%) compared to August 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.1%) when compared to the same 8 months of 2021.
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Releases August 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

September 16, 2022
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in August compared to August 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 1% in August compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to July 2022.
Statistics
Paper

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Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists

September 15, 2022
Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance announced their 2022 Student Design Challenge Finalists. Teams from Fashion Institute of Technology and California Polytechnic State University advance as finalists. This year's challenge asked students to design sustainable, fiber-based packaging that can also be recycled. 
Sustainability
Packaging

Industry Take

Georgia-Pacific’s Christian Fischer Champions Sustainability

September 12, 2022
Georgia-Pacific’s Christian Fischer Champions Sustainability
A diverse workforce helps advance new perspectives to an ever-changing industry. Christian Fischer, President and CEO at Georgia-Pacific and chair of AF&PA Board of Directors explains why he believes every person has a role to play in advancing stewardship.
Sustainability

Recycling Q&A

How Do You Recycle Shredded Paper?

September 6, 2022
How Do You Recycle Shredded Paper?
Can you recycle shredded paper? Yes, but shredding it makes the paper less likely to be recycled if small bits of paper aren't properly contained. Only shred things with sensitive information to protect your privacy. 
Recycling
Sustainability
Paper
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