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AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto TREES Act

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AF&PA Urges New York Governor Hochul to Veto TREES Act

New York’s TREES Act continues to ignore the fact that the U.S. paper and wood products industry champions sustainable forestry and does not contribute to deforestation. 
How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

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How Much Paper Was Recycled in 2023?

Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%.
Paper Industry Announces 2023 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates Using Updated Methodology

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Paper Industry Announces 2023 U.S. Paper Recycling Rates Using Updated Methodology

AF&PA announced 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. The recycling rate for cardboard was 71-76%.
AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

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AF&PA Announces 2024 Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

6 Member Companies Honored for Leading Initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

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AF&PA Releases 57th Annual Survey of Paper, Paperboard, and Pulp Capacity

May 11, 2017
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released the 57th Annual Survey of Paper, Paperboard and Pulp Capacity, reporting that U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined 1.3 percent in 2016, in line with the long-term decline rate of 1.3 percent per year since 2001.