Industry Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.