Euro-Graph Reports Monthly Statistics of the European Graphic Papers Industry

The American Forest & Paper Association released new industry guidance that aims to clear up consumer confusion regarding the recyclability of pizza boxes. The guidance resulted from a study conducted by WestRock – an AF&PA member company – that found the presence of grease and cheese at levels typically found on pizza boxes does not impact manufacturing in a negative way. “Corrugated pizza boxes are successfully recycled every day at paper mills throughout the country, yet consumers remain confused by mixed messages suggesting that some boxes should not be put in the recycle bin,” said AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock. “So, let’s be clear: pizza boxes are recyclable. Consumers should not be concerned about grease or cheese – simply remove any leftover pizza and place the box in the recycle bin. We encourage communities to update their residential recycling programs guidelines to explicitly accept pizza boxes that are free of food.”

Aug. 18, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. It took women’s suffrage activists nearly 100 years to win that right, and the campaign wasn’t easy. But like other movements to create social and political change, it could not have been done without paper. Paper played an essential role in getting the amendment written and passed. First, there was the original newspaper ad announcing the first women’s rights convention. Countless leaflets, letters, newspaper clippings and other documents later, there was The History of Women’s Suffrage. Scholars have stayed busy over the last century telling the story of a journey to create social and political change that has benefitted generations of women — and set the stage for future movements to ensure all Americans have the right to vote. click read more below for the rest of the story

HIGHLIGHTS • Pulp sales of 2,761 thousand tons (stable vs. 4Q22). • Paper sales³ of 386 thousand tons (14% vs. 4Q22). • Net average pulp price in export market: US$572/ton (-31% vs. 4Q22). • Average net paper price3 of R$6,732/ton (-5% vs. 4Q22). • Pulp cash cost ex-downtime of R$816/ton (-13% vs. 4Q22). • Leverage of 3.1 times in USD and 3.0 times in BRL. • Cerrado Project completes 86% of physical progress and 78% of financial progress.