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Segment Information - Selected Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Packaging |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 0.6
Corrugated Products Facilities And Design Centres |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 9.7 |
Jackson, Alabama Mill | Corrugated Products Facilities |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Adjustment of asset retirement obligation | $ 1.2 | $ 1.5

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