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Manufacturers are investing across America, but permitting roadblocks are holding projects back. It takes the U.S. up to 80% longer than our peer nations to move projects forward. Manufacturers want ribbon cuttings, not red tape—that means modernizing our laws to streamline regulations and eliminate duplicative reviews and a regulatory regime to support timely permitting and give manufacturers the certainty to invest, build and create jobs.

As first shared by @axios, a new report released today by the NAM and @JoinFAI shows our broken permitting system is costing manufacturers in America $7.9 billion each year—underscoring the urgent need for bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform to strengthen America’s economic and national security. Full report: nam.org/issues/permitt…

Explore how paper recycling works: bit.ly/3HX8GA0

Every day in America, about 125,000 tons of paper are recycled! Paper recycling fuels American manufacturing and supports rural communities across the nation. #GlobalRecyclingDay

AF&PA filed to join @NAWorg’s lawsuit against Oregon’s EPR law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. We requested the same temporary pause the court granted NAW. bit.ly/4saGSA9

Did you know? The forest products industry is a top 10 manufacturing employer in 44 states! U.S. paper manufacturing supports local economies and provides good-paying jobs.

The U.S. paper industry supports American families. Mills help support rural communities and deliver the essential products that Americans rely on every day.

Thank you @SenDaveMarsden for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to Virginia’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in Virginia and produces essential products we rely on.

Thank you @RipSullivan6 for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to Virginia’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in Virginia and produces essential products we rely on.

Thank you @Rae_Cousins23 for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to Virginia’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in Virginia and produces essential products we rely on.

Thank you @Lopez4VA for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to Virginia’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in Virginia and produces essential products we rely on.

Did you know? Around 80% of U.S. paper mills use some recycled paper to make new products. Mills want to keep this valuable material in use to create the essential products American families rely on.

Recycled paper is a valuable material for paper mills. Paper mills across America rely on your recycled paper and paper packaging to create new essential products. Paper recycling works, and it works every day.

Thank you @mjsimpson22 for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to New York’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in New York and produces essential products we rely on.

Thank you @SenatorDanStec for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to discuss how our industry is vital to New York’s economy and America’s manufacturing strength. Our industry supports good jobs and rural communities in New York and produces essential products we rely on.

Thank you @SenatorHarckham for meeting with U.S. paper industry leaders to hear our concerns with EPR. Paper recycling works—every day. EPR isn’t the answer if it raises costs for NY families. We look forward to collaborating on solutions that build on our industry’s success.

Thank you @RepTonyWied for visiting our member Sustana’s mill and seeing firsthand an industry that has long been part of Wisconsin’s economy and rural communities. The paper industry is vital to American manufacturing, supports good jobs and produces the products we rely on.

Congratulations @Brownrox on being sworn in as President of @steelworkers. USW’s pride in representing pulp and paper workers is unmistakable. We look forward to working together to advance the industry, strengthen jobs and keep workers safe.

Did you know paper helps us learn? Paper provides a physical connection to what you’re reading, helping you understand information better. Reading on paper supports learning for all ages. #ReadAcrossAmericaDay

Learn how recycled paper is turned into new products: bit.ly/3HX8GA0

Paper recycling works, and it works every day. 80% of U.S. paper mills use recycled paper to produce new essential products, keeping valuable materials in use. Strong paper recycling supports American manufacturing.