AF&PA is committed to positively impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion while also advancing the essential role the industry has in the local, regional and national economies. Read our DE&I Statement of Principles.
AF&PA has issued two statements about pizza box recycling. Pizza boxes are recycled at paper mills around the country every day. Grease and cheese are not an issue. We encourage local communities to update their guidelines.
AF&PA's Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry and are awarded based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories. See our past winners.
This guide provides data for packaging designers and consumer brands to better understand how non-fiber elements, such as coatings and additives, impact the recyclability of paper-based packaging.
AF&PA members have met or exceeded many of the sustainability goals we set in 2011. See our progress in the latest Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Report.
Tissue products provide convenience and improved hygiene, reducing the spread of disease. Made with wood from responsibly-managed forests or recycled paper, our members’ tissue products are sustainable.
What paper products found in your living room are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your home office are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your kitchen are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
What paper products found in your bathroom are generally okay to recycle? This guide will help. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.
Many household paper products and packaging commonly located in the bathroom, office or even right at your front door can be recycled. Always be sure to check your local recycling guidelines.