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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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National Forest Products Week Shines Spotlight on Pulp, Paper, Packaging, Tissue, Wood Products Industry October 21 - 27

October 22, 2018
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President & CEO Donna Harman today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s official proclamation recognizing the 58th anniversary of National Forest Products Week (Oct. 21 – 27):

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AF&PA Congratulates WestRock CEO Steve Voorhees on Being Named RISI 2018 North American CEO of the Year

October 11, 2018
WASHINGTON - American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President & Chief Executive Officer Donna Harman congratulated WestRock Chief Executive Officer Steve Voorhees on being named RISI 2018 North American CEO of the Year. Voorhees, an AF&PA board member since 2013, formally received the honor at RISI’s North American Conference in San Francisco today (10/11).

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AF&PA Statement on Trilateral Trade Agreement Between the United States, Mexico and Canada

October 11, 2018
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding a trilateral trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada:
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases August 2018 Containerboard Report

September 19, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its August 2018 Containerboard Monthly report on September 17.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2018 Printing-Writing Paper Monthly Report

August 22, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2018 Printing-Writing Paper report on August 20.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report

August 15, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on August 15.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases July 2018 Containerboard Report

August 15, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2018 Containerboard Monthly report on August 15.

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U.S. Paper and Wood Products Manufacturers Report Sustainability Progress

July 24, 2018
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which highlights the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry’s contributions to sustainability across the value chain, including members’ progress toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals.
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American Forest & Paper Association Releases June 2018 Printing-Writing Paper Monthly Report

July 20, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its June 2018 Printing-Writing Paper report on July 19.

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American Forest & Paper Association Releases May 2018 Printing-Writing Paper Monthly Report

June 18, 2018
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its May 2018 Printing-Writing Paper report on June 15.

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Smarter Regulation: Doing More Good Than Harm

June 7, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just taken a groundbreaking step to advance the eminently reasonable principle required by every president for over 37 years: In developing regulations, regulators should consider important tradeoffs and select regulatory options that do more good than harm.
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Do You Know How to Recycle All the Different Types of Mail You Receive?

May 22, 2018
Do You Know How to Recycle All the Different Types of Mail You Receive?
Many of us have a pile somewhere in our homes where we stack our mail. Bills, advertisements, magazines and catalogs, a card and maybe an exciting online purchase that came in a box or padded envelope. With some of these items, you may be wondering if it is okay to toss them in your recycling bin.
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