Containerboard Resources
| Resource | Description |
| American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) |
A national trade association for the forest, paper, and wood products industry.
Site highlights:
- Visit a section devoted to kids and educators that includes such items as Fun Forest Facts, a glossary of terms, and class activities to help students understand paper and forests.
- Order educational flyers on such topics as paper reuse and recycling.
- Review Washington Watch, created to keep the public informed of recent actions, both legislative and regulatory, that affect our nation's forest resources.
- Learn the history of papermaking and see an overview of the papermaking process.
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| Corrugated Packaging Council |
An organization that develops programs to promote the performance and environmental benefits of corrugated packaging. Site highlights:
- Learn detailed corrugated definitions, including box structure, flutes, and box dimensions.
- Review the history of corrugated dating back to 950 B.C.
- Get quick facts about corrugated.
- Determine which container (corrugated or plastic crate) is best for your product.
- Use tools from the organization to start your own Boxing Days, a recycling program for your community.
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| Fibre Box Association (FBA) |
A nonprofit organization representing and serving the corrugated industry. Site highlights:
- Get industry news.
- Order industry publications, including the FBA handbook, a resource for those who use corrugated or work in the corrugated industry.
- Listen to a National Public Radio broadcast, "The cardboard box...one of the most important products of the century.
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| Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) |
A professional society for the packaging community focused on education and professional growth. Site highlights:
- Visit the online packaging bookstore.
- Learn about upcoming educational events in the industry.
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| Institute of Paper and Science Technology (IPST) |
A graduate research center dedicated to the papermaking industry. Site highlights:
- Research studies on papermaking and recycling.
- Visit the library and knowledge center, with reference, translation, and search services.
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| International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA) |
An organization created to unite the global corrugated industry through the exchange of information and ideas. Site highlights:
- Learn annual industry statistics on shipments and production.
- Read about corrugated, including its environmental benefits.
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| PackInfo-World |
A forum to exchange information about the packaging industry. Site highlights:
- Use PackTalk, an online discussion group, to ask questions, announce new capabilities, or describe solutions to problems.
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| Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) |
A worldwide professional society dedicated to advancing technology and professional achievements in the paper and related industries. Site highlights:
- Visit Paper University, where teachers and students can learn about the history, manufacture, and science of paper.
- Peek at TAPPI's exhibit at Epcot Center, Forests for our Future.
- Get instructions for science and craft activities that use paper.
- Learn more about paper by planning a field trip using the site's list of locations by state.
- Review a list of products made from paper.
- Order books, videos, and interactive CDs on the industry.
- Discover upcoming technical events and resources.
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