Tag Archives: paper and wood

US boxboard production up 2 per cent in 1Q 2022

U.S. total boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 2% compared to 1Q 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 94%, up 2.0 points from 1Q 2021, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. Solid bleached boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 2% compared to 1Q 2021. Recycled boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 3% compared […]

Printing-writing paper shipments in the US up two percent in February 2022

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) published the February 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased two percent in February compared to February 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased seven percent in February compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased […]

AF&PA releases sustainability progress report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently released its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 Sustainability Progress Report which highlights the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability achievements. AF&PA members met or surpassed most of the sustainability goals, including a 24.1 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. “AF&PA was among the first to establish comprehensive, quantifiable sustainability goals […]