Paper

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in May compared to May 2024.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7.6% in April compared to April 2024. 

The 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey was released by AF&PA. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.

U.S. pulp, paper and packaging manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce the everyday goods Americans rely on. That supply chain begins by sourcing forest materials to make fresh wood pulp.

Paper products are an essential part of daily life. Manufacturers rely on a complex supply chain to produce these goods. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in March compared to March 2024.

Maryland lawmakers are hastily considering SB 901, a misguided bill that introduces an EPR program for packaging and paper products and poses significant risks to the paper industry. Lawmakers didn't consider the data or that paper recycling works. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024.

Manufacturing different products is a lot like following a recipe. The U.S. paper industry uses a balance of fresh wood pulp and recycled paper pulp to make products. Fresh wood pulp comes from sustainably managed forests. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in January compared to January 2024.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in December compared to December 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 1% in November compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained essentially flat …

Before an EPR program is considered, states need to do a needs assessment. These studies help states better understand the current state of their waste and recycling system.