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Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships

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Turning a New Leaf in the Paper Industry: Summer Internships

AF&PA is excited to introduce our 2024 summer interns: Mary Stafford, Anabella “Bella” Zoslow, and Akhil Krishnan.
AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

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AF&PA Welcomes SCOTUS Ruling on Good Neighbor Ruling and Chevron Deference

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions to stay the EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturn the Chevron precedent…
Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

Update in Brief

Why Does the Price of Stamps Keep Increasing?

We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.  
Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

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Why the EU Needs to Reconsider Their Deforestation Law

We support what the EU is trying to achieve with their anti-deforestation law. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation…

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

December 23, 2023
AF&PA Applauds New York Governor Hochul for Vetoing Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act
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. 
Marketplace Sustainability
Sustainable Forestry

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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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Paper

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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.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

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

December 15, 2023
AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act
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.
Sustainable Forestry
Marketplace Sustainability

Recycling Q&A

Can I Recycle Decorative Tissue Paper?

December 14, 2023
Can I Recycle Decorative Tissue Paper?
Decorative tissue paper is recyclable by paper mills. Be sure to check your local guidelines before placing it in your recycling bin.
Recycling
Tissue

Recycling Q&A

Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?

December 4, 2023
Can I Recycle a Greasy Pizza Box?
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.
Recycling
Packaging

Update in Brief

What is Biomass Energy? 

November 29, 2023
What is Biomass Energy? 
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.   
Energy & Environment
Renewable Bioenergy
Sustainability

Press Release

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.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases October 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

November 16, 2023
Statistics
Paper

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AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members

November 13, 2023
Advocacy

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AF&PA Announces 2023 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

November 10, 2023
AF&PA Announces 2023 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects
8 Member Companies Recognized for Outstanding Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 
Sustainability

Update in Brief

Are Paper Receipts Safe to Use?

November 9, 2023
Are Paper Receipts Safe to Use?
Paper receipts are safe to use and handle. BPA is not used in paper receipts by U.S. producers. The paper industry is committed to product safety and innovation through continuous improvements in the manufacturing process making paper receipts the safe choice at checkout.
Marketplace Sustainability