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A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability

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A Closer Look at How the Paper Industry Achieves Sustainability

Sustainability is an important consideration across industries. The paper industry was one of the first manufacturing industries to voluntarily set quantifiable sustainability…
WestRock’s Matt Hall Shares Excitement for the Future of Advocacy

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WestRock’s Matt Hall Shares Excitement for the Future of Advocacy

Dive deeper into the story of Matthew Hall, an electrician at WestRock Company. He is stepping up to become Chairperson of the Pulp and Paper Workers Resource Council. Join us in…
Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry

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Understanding the Circular Economy and the Forest Products Industry

The forest products industry is inherently circular in its supply chain. Trees are replanted to supply fiber and enhance the environment. And paper and packaging are recycled to…
Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age

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Why Preferences for Paper Matter in the Digital Age

Paper continues to offer many advantages. From permanent record-keeping to accessibility and sustainability. Paper provides a range of benefits that make it a valuable option…

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Talking Sustainability with Women in Manufacturing

March 31, 2023
We are a workforce filled with inspiring and brilliant women who are making changes and breaking barriers in manufacturing. We took a moment to ask what the industry and its sustainability goals mean to a few women from our member, Ahlstrom.
Sustainability
Industry Voices

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AF&PA Releases February 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 15% in February compared to February 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 6% in February compared to the same month last year.
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Paper

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AF&PA Opposes EPA’s Final NOx FIP Rule

March 15, 2023
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 Ambient Air Quality Standard (NOx FIP). The "Good Neighbor" rule should exclude paper mill boilers.
Energy & Environment

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Brave Conversations About Diversity in the Paper and Wood Products Industry

February 24, 2023
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 candid thoughts on diversity in the paper and wood products industry, how they celebrate Black History Month and more.
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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Paper Industry

February 17, 2023
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 and wood products industry.
Industry Voices

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 16, 2023
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in January compared to January 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 3% in January compared to the same month last year.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 15, 2023
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 7% compared to January 2022.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Announces 2023 Advocacy Priorities

February 10, 2023
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 include: Sustainability, Energy and The Environment, Paper Recycling, Product Stewardship, among others.
Advocacy

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Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals

February 7, 2023
Designing Paper-Based Packaging to Meet Sustainability Goals
Lisa Berghaus, Director of Marketing Communications for Monadnock Paper Mills, explains the paper-based packaging design process and how the industry is working with brands to meet sustainability goals.
Industry Voices
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Announces New Board Leadership and Members

February 3, 2023
AF&PA announced our newly elected board chair, and 2023 slate of officers at the Winter Board meeting. Additionally, we welcomed new company and associate members that joined in 2022.
Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q4 2022 Boxboard Quarterly Report

January 30, 2023
Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 3% compared to Q4 2021, but 2022 production was up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2021.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q4 2022 Containerboard Quarterly Report

January 27, 2023
AF&PA released its Q4 2022 Containerboard Quarterly report.  Total Containerboard production decreased 5% when compared to the full year of 2021.
Statistics
Packaging
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