Exhibit 23 ---------- CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 30, 1996, included in Fort Howard Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, and our report dated May 11, 1995, included in Fort Howard Corporation's Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 5, 1996.