Market Update
We know our customers have a lot of responsibilities, and keeping up with the changing paper market is just one. That’s why every month Boise Paper posts insights on the paper industry to our Sales Tools Portal – including the latest information on U.S. uncoated freesheet operating rates, supply, import volume, and market demand.
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Boise PaperPulse®
Boise Paper’s online blog brings you a paper maker’s perspective on current events, tips for a better office life, and information on the paper market and industry trends. Scroll down for a look at two articles we posted this month, or click the button to go directly to the PaperPulse page at BoisePaper.com.
Recent PaperPulse® Articles
Paper Beats Screens for Student Learning
As backpacks get packed and school supply lists get crossed off, one item deserves a closer look this year: paper! Between notebooks, printed worksheets and good old-fashioned books, paper isn’t just a back-to-school staple; it’s backed by research showing that it helps kids learn more deeply than screens.
Back-to-School Shopping 2026: Bigger Budgets & Bolder Supplies
Back-to-school season is on! Families are shopping earlier, spreading purchases across more months, and planning bigger budgets than in years past. According to Zeta Global’s Back-to-School Retail Trends survey of more than 4,000 parents and guardians, 35% of families are expecting to spend over $1,000 this season. Here are some key trends shaping how families are shopping ahead of the school year.
Why Summer Humidity is a Silent Enemy of Office Printing
When printers start to act up, low toner, equipment issues or outdated machines are usually the first suspects. But one of the biggest factors affecting print performance often gets overlooked: humidity. Even in regions known for dry climates, seasonal humidity fluctuates and can quietly interfere with paper reliability, print quality and productivity.
The Most Common Office Print Jobs (and the Best Paper for Each)
From everyday outlines to high-impact presentations, every document serves a different purpose, and the paper it’s printed on plays a bigger role than many realize.
Greenwashing and the “Go Paperless” Myth
Sustainability has become an important factor for purchasing decisions. Businesses across industries have responded by highlighting the environmental benefits of products and services. But not all environmental claims tell the full story.
The Psychology of a Printer Jam: Why Small Disruptions Kill Momentum
In the workplace, productivity is often measured in output, speed and efficiency. But beneath those visible metrics lies something less tangible but equally important: momentum. When individuals and teams are in motion, performance accelerates. When that momentum is interrupted, even briefly, recovery can take longer than most organizations realize.
Industry Partners
We have many industry partners that we count on for valuable information and guidance. Here are just a few.
Two Sides
Boise Paper is a proud member of the Two Sides organization. Our common goal is to promote the sustainability of paper and dispel common environmental misconceptions by providing consumers with verifiable information on why print and paper is an attractive, practical and sustainable communications medium.
American Forest & Paper Association
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is the national trade association of the forest products industry and advances public policies that promote a strong and sustainable U.S. forest products industry in the global marketplace.
How Life Unfolds
The Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds® communicates the personally relevant benefits of paper and paper-based packaging, reminding us how paper and packaging help us reach our goals and help keep our goods and products safe.
Society of American Foresters
Society of American Foresters – The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Boise Paper is a proud supporter of SAF.
#forestproud
The North American Forest Partnership (NAFP) is a diverse group of companies and organizations from throughout the United States and Canada committed to the management of sustainable, healthy forests. Through our #forestproud communication program, we are engaging the public to address questions they have regarding the management and protection of forest resources.
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