American Forest & Paper Association

American Forest & Paper Association The national trade association of the paper and wood products industry. The U.S. Our industry accounts for approximately 4.7% of the total U.S.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day. forest products industry employs more than 925,000 people, largely in rural America, and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 44 state

s. manufacturing GDP, manufacturing more than $435 billion in products annually. AF&PA member companies are significant producers and users of renewable biomass energy and are committed to making sustainable products for a sustainable future through the industry’s decades-long initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org.

Around 80% of U.S. paper mills use recycled paper as part of making new products. Paper manufacturers invest every day t...
07/20/2026

Around 80% of U.S. paper mills use recycled paper as part of making new products. Paper manufacturers invest every day to move collected paper back to mills, process it in pulpers and turn it into new boxes, tissue, pulp, paper and packaging people rely on. This ongoing commitment is what helps keeps paper recycling strong in the United States. https://bit.ly/3HX8GA0

250 years of America. 250 years of paper evolving alongside the nation.It recorded the ideas that founded our nation. It...
07/04/2026

250 years of America. 250 years of paper evolving alongside the nation.

It recorded the ideas that founded our nation. It moved news, ledgers and ideas across a growing country. Today it shows up in hospital supplies, classrooms, grocery stores, homes and the packaging that keeps American commerce moving.

From the first American paper mill to modern manufacturing in communities across the U.S., paper has kept pace with what Americans need.

The next 250 years will demand the same: innovation, high-quality jobs and essential products made here at home. https://bit.ly/4uN8vjt

We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this week’s tragedy in Longview. Our hearts go out to the famil...
05/29/2026

We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this week’s tragedy in Longview. Our hearts go out to the families of those who were lost and injured. We share our support to all impacted by this tragedy. Read the statement from AF&PA and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association: https://bit.ly/4ueg5n2

On Thursday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider Congressman Dusty Johnson’s amendm...
05/19/2026

On Thursday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider Congressman Dusty Johnson’s amendment to increase truck weight limits, which haven’t been updated since 1982. We need you to contact them TODAY and urge them to vote YES. https://bit.ly/43hPFpb

The paper industry relies on trucks to transport pulp and paper products across the country. We have long supported raising truck weight limits to keep products moving safely and efficiently. These trucks are safer for Americans and better on our roads.

We heard good news brewing! Recycle Smart MA says paper cups are now accepted for recycling in Massachusetts! Remove the...
03/31/2026

We heard good news brewing! Recycle Smart MA says paper cups are now accepted for recycling in Massachusetts! Remove the lid and recycle your empty cup. Did you know about 40 mills across North America recycle paper cups and turn them into new products?

03/26/2026

The U.S. paper industry works hard to manufacture essential products like toilet paper, pasta boxes, baby diapers and notebook paper. This supports local communities, provides good jobs, and fuels American manufacturing. The U.S. paper industry is vital to a strong American manufacturing base.

Our members work hard to drive investment and innovation in American manufacturing. At Sappi North America’s Cloquet Mil...
03/22/2026

Our members work hard to drive investment and innovation in American manufacturing. At Sappi North America’s Cloquet Mill, they implemented a process that improves the quality and decreases the total amount of wastewater while saving costs. The U.S. paper industry is driving innovations that advance success and efficiency for American manufacturing.

03/18/2026

Paper recycling works. Our members own and operate more than 100 materials recovery facilities. Their hard work keeps valuable materials in use, fuels American manufacturing and supports local economies. Paper recycling is a U.S. success story thanks to the industry’s dedication.

AF&PA filed to join the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors lawsuit against Oregon’s EPR law, the Plastic Po...
03/16/2026

AF&PA filed to join the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors lawsuit against Oregon’s EPR law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. We filed a request asking the court to grant the same pause, which would temporarily stop the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from enforcing the EPR law against our members.

Our industry continuously invests to improve paper recycling. Rather than penalizing materials like paper and paper packaging that are already widely recycled, policymakers should prioritize approaches that build on existing success and deliver measurable improvements. https://bit.ly/4saGSA9

03/16/2026

The forest products industry is a top 10 manufacturing employer in 44 states! Our members work hard to make essential paper products and support their communities. This is American manufacturing at its best.

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601 13th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(202) 463-2700

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