The transition to a circular economy faces a significant challenge: the gap between consumers' intentions and actions.

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2024 - As indicated in its September 4 announcement of the closure of the Plateau and Fort St. John operations, Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) remains committed to exploring opportunities to divest some of its northern BC tenure to support other BC manufacturers who are facing similar challenges accessing economic fibre to support their operations.

The Government of British Columbia is injecting up to $11.4 million into eight forestry-related projects through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF). This investment aims to boost local economies, create jobs, and advance the province's transition towards high-value, sustainable forestry products.

Kruger Inc. has announced a $32.4 million investment in its Kamloops Pulp Mill to implement innovative technology for producing next-generation specialty pulps.

International Paper (IP) has taken a significant step forward in its pending acquisition of DS Smith by filing a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The California legislature has approved a bill that will significantly alter the state's regulations on carry-out bags.

Recyclable paper packaging a key component at the heart of the Circular Economy in action

As the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy accelerates, the transport industry is leading the charge with Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs).

Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement regarding a carbon emissions report released by anti-forestry activists:

Forestry practices have been intensified for centuries to meet the growing demand for forest products.

Reno de Medici (RDM) Group has officially closed its Blendecques board mill in France on August 31. The mill has a capacity of 140,000 tons per year of recycled board.

On 1 August 2024, FSC published the new versions of the advice notes FSC-ADVICE-40-004-23 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements and FSC-ADVICE-20-011-16 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements.

Georgia-Pacific, a global leader in tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, and building products, is deploying dataPARC’s PARCview platform across its containerboard and cellulose manufacturing facilities.

Unparalleled Accuracy and Reliability Improves Quality, Productivity, and Energy Efficiency when Converting Products

International technology group ANDRITZ has acquired the Swedish analyzer and measurement technology company PulpEye.

Heat Management recently released and received its first order for a patented system that can, for example, detect black liquor carryover in pulp mill recovery boilers.

The pulp and paper industry’s historical importance to the global economy cannot be understated. However, like many traditional industries, it now faces unprecedented pressures to step into the digital age.

Sappi has awarded GAW technologies with an order to increase the efficiency of production processes - in detail to expand the storage of starch as well as a retrofitting / boosting of efficiency for pigment tanks at its Ehingen mill in Germany.