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Are Paper Cups Sustainable?

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Are Paper Cups Sustainable?

Paper cups are a sustainable choice and an important part of advancing sustainability goals. Paper cups are made from renewable resources and can be recycled at paper mills.
Embracing Sustainable Tissue Production

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Embracing Sustainable Tissue Production

We dove into how the industry is embracing sustainable tissue production to make toilet paper and paper towels. We got an insight into how one company, Procter & Gamble,…
Solutions to Minnesota's Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act

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Solutions to Minnesota's Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act

Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to implement the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act. We support and encourage Minnesota lawmakers to complete a needs assessment before…
AF&PA Supports Congressional Engagement on European Union Deforestation Regulation

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AF&PA Supports Congressional Engagement on European Union Deforestation Regulation

We commend U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN) and Angus King (ME) for leading this bipartisan effort with 24 other Senators to address the challenges of EUDR.

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Is the Paper Industry Sustainable? 

April 20, 2023
Is the Paper Industry Sustainable? 
People want to know, is the paper industry really sustainable? The answer is yes! Your essential paper products are sustainable. The paper industry is a leader in sustainability, taking steps to reduce GHG emissions, increase energy efficiency and advance sustainable forest management.   
Recycling
Renewable Bioenergy
Sustainability
Paper

Update in Brief

What is Extended Producer Responsibility

April 11, 2023
What is Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility is a waste management strategy that is getting a lot of attention in the U.S., mostly at the state level. The paper industry is already a responsible producer and has a track record of success. We recycle nearly 75% more paper today than we did in 1990. Dive in to learn more about the paper industry's role in extended producer responsibility. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling
Paper
Packaging

Recycling Q&A

Is Cardboard Recyclable?

April 4, 2023
Is Cardboard Recyclable?
Cardboard is a highly recyclable material that’s widely accepted for recycling in recycling programs across the U.S. By choosing to recycle cardboard, we can all play a role in creating a more sustainable future. 
Recycling
Product Stewardship
Sustainability
Packaging

Update in Brief

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.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

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

Update in Brief

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
Marcez Mitchell and Marlon Jones from International Paper to gave us their candid thoughts on diversity in the paper and wood products industry, how they celebrate Black History Month and more.
Industry Voices

Industry Take

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

Update in Brief

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
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