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Bridging the Gap: How Businesses Can Drive Consumer Behavior Towards a Circular Economy

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

Canfor Comments on BC Assets

VANCOUVER, BCSept. 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.

B.C. Government Invests $11.4 Million in Forestry Innovation to Create Jobs and Drive Sustainable Growth

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 Invests $32.4 Million in Kamloops Pulp Mill for Next-Generation Specialty Pulps

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 Files Definitive Proxy Statement for DS Smith Acquisition

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).

California Legislature Passes New Bag Regulations

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

The Paper Trail

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

Drive the Future: Embrace Zero Emissions Trucking

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

Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Activists’ Report on Forest Carbon Emissions

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

Webinar on Intensified Forestry

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

RDM Group's Struggles Reflect Challenges in European Paper Industry

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.

Revised Advice Notes on evaluation of contractors against FSC core labour requirements published

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 Selects dataPARC for Process Data Visualization and Analysis Across Containerboard and Cellulose Divisions

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.

MoistTech Corp highlights the IR3000-C Series Moisture Sensors at SuperCORR

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

ANDRITZ acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye

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

Heat Management Releases Patented Technology for Improved Efficiency and Availability of Recovery Boilers

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.

Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES

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 Ehingen awards GAW with an order to increase production efficiency

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.

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The Premier Forum for Sustainable Paper & Pulp Solutions

The upcoming Sustainable Paper & Pulp 2024 Exhibition and Conference to be held in Orange County, California, Ocotober 21-22,2024 will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable paper production and pulp processing technologies. This pivotal event aims to shape the future of the forest-based bioeconomy.