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Embracing Sustainable Tissue Production

April 1, 2024

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, approaches it.

Sustainable Forestry

Sustainability

Tissue

Solutions to Minnesota's Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act

March 28, 2024

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 considering an EPR program. This would help them reach their goals to improve their recycling system.

Product Stewardship

Recycling

Packaging

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Supports Congressional Engagement on European Union Deforestation Regulation

March 19, 2024

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.

Sustainable Forestry

Marketplace Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Releases February 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

March 18, 2024

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February increased 5% compared to February 2023. They were essentially flat when compared to the same 2 months of 2023.

Statistics

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases February 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

March 18, 2024

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in February compared to February 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers remained essentially flat (-0.1%) in February compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to January 2024.

Statistics

Paper

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Sets Advocacy Agenda for 2024

March 12, 2024

AF&PA announced key advocacy priorities for 2024. Our policy priorities include safety, sustainability and energy and the environment. That’s in addition to several regulatory and policy challenges facing the paper and wood products industry this year.

Advocacy

Energy & Environment

Sustainability

Safety

Update in Brief

Why Statewide Needs Assessments Are Needed Before EPR

March 6, 2024

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.

Product Stewardship

Recycling

Packaging

Paper

Update in Brief

Facts About Energy Use and the Paper Industry

February 20, 2024

Energy is required to make paper and wood products. As a leader in sustainability, the forest products industry has made significant strides to increase energy efficiency, reducing purchased energy by more than 13% since 2005.

Energy

Energy & Environment

Sustainability

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

February 16, 2024

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 4% compared to January 2023.

Statistics

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases January 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

February 16, 2024

January 2024 saw a 9% drop in total printing-writing paper shipments from January 2023. In December 2023, U.S. purchases decreased 19% compared to December 2022. Inventory levels also fell by 1% from December 2023. Shipments in all major P-W categories declined: Uncoated Free Sheet by 3%, Coated Free Sheet by 12%, and Mechanical papers by 35%.

Statistics

Paper

Press Release

Forest Products Industry Testifies in Support of Legislative Action to Improve Air Quality Standards

February 15, 2024

AF&PA and AWC testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Committee urging legislative action to modernize U.S. air quality programs. We stand ready to work with the Administration to strengthen and support sustainable air regulations.

Energy & Environment

Sustainability

Air

Press Release

AF&PA and AWC Respond to EPA’s PM NAAQS Rule

February 7, 2024

The American Forest & Paper Association and American Wood Council responded to the EPA’s updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. This unworkable PM NAAQS rule undermines President Biden's promise to grow and reshore manufacturing jobs.

Air

Energy & Environment

Sustainability

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