Due to operational and staff concerns, the Board of Directors of FSC Russia has decided to end its contractual relationship with FSC International. As of today, all services, activities and member-related activities undertaken by FSC Russia will be taken over by FSC International.
Hemp Paper Could Be the Future of Printing
A joint project to produce tree-free letterpress paper suitable for commercial printing has delivered one of the first commercially viable hemp papers on the planet.
EU lifts ban on export of waste paper to India
Decision will help the paper industry tide over its raw material shortage
Swedish forest industry develops tomorrow’s sustainable forest machine
A new type of forest machine is currently driving around the forests of Sweden. It combines a low-impact approach, increased productivity and an improved operator environment and is the result of a major cooperative project that has been under way since 2019.
Altri is the first in its sector to disclose environmental information in commercial documents
The Altri Group, a world reference in the production of cellulosic fibres, has just introduced in its commercial documents the environmental information resulting from the processing, production, and distribution of its products, being the first producer to take this important measure.
Antalis has signed an agreement to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany, a packaging solutions provider specialised in the e-commerce sector
Antalis has signed a binding offer to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany – BB Pack, cr8 Packaging and Printmate – allowing Antalis to expand its footprint in the fast growing packaging market.
Certificates in Ukraine conflict areas suspended
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will require suspension of its certificates in armed conflict areas of Ukraine, and will allow streamlined auditing processes on certificates in areas not affected by conflict.
Finnpulp gave up the mill project in Kuopio
Finnpulp has been planning a bioproduct mill in Kuopio in Eastern Finland but has now given the project up.
Statement re Russian Operations
Smurfit Kappa Group plc (‘SKG’ or ‘the Group’) announces that it has decided to exit the Russian market. The Group has already suspended support for its Russian operations including any imports and exports and any short or long term funding.
4evergreen alliance releases guidance on designing packaging for recycling
The cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle.
Paperworkers’ Union announces extension to the strike at several UPM mills in Finland – negotiations between UPM and the union continue in the official conciliation process
The Paperworkers’ Union announced today that the strike at most UPM’s Finnish mills will continue until 30 April 2022, unless new collective labour agreements are reached before that.
APRIL Group invests $2.3 billion in paperboard factory in Indonesia's Sumatra
Pulp and paper maker Asia Pacific Resources International Ltd (APRIL Group) on Tuesday began construction on a 33.4 trillion rupiah ($2.33 billion) paperboard production facility on Indonesia's Sumatra island, the company said.
Stora Enso plans to divest four paper sites to focus on strategic growth areas
Stora Enso has initiated a sales process for a possible divestment of four paper production sites. In line with Stora Enso’s strategy, paper is not a strategic growth area for the Group.
Toscotec continues expansion at Lucca headquarters in Italy.
Toscotec continues the expansion of its covered production area with the inauguration of a new building - Workshop 9 - at its headquarters in Lucca, Italy.
New research report says systemic change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships to drive innovation
A new report from Finland’s Technical Research Center (VTT), “Recycling Food Packaging”, highlights those technology solutions expected to become commercially available in the next five years and says partnerships are essential to deliver the necessary technological innovations in food packaging recycling.
Huhtamaki steps up production of advanced smooth molded fiber packaging in Europe to provide plastic free packaging solutions
Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities in smooth molder fiber, a transformative and technologically advanced material which can be used to produce high-precision food packaging and replace rigid plastics.
Mondi accelerates sustainable growth plans with €280 million investment in Corrugated Packaging
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing €280 million in Corrugated Packaging operations across four countries to boost production and to serve customers more efficiently.
Stora Enso’s paper pulps certified as compostable
Climate change requires everyone to use natural resources more efficiently, and more and more consumers demand sustainable products.
Settlement proposal in the collective labour agreement negotiations for UPM Pulp
Conciliator Leo Suomaa has submitted a proposal for a settlement in the collective labour agreement negotiations between UPM Pulp and the Paperworkers’ Union. The conciliator has asked the parties to state their position on the proposal by 14 April 2022 at 10:00 EET.
Radix Develops Technological Master Plan for Veracel Cellulose
5-Year Roadmap includes mapping of OT assets, security solutions, technology, and governance
Updates published to clarify measures for organizations in Russia and Belarus
FSC has issued new updates to its normative framework related to FSC certificates from Russia and Belarus to address waiving Annual Administration fees and verification of material sold but not dispatched prior to suspension. Additionally, a new version of the FAQs is now available (see below).
Stora Enso’s Annual General Meeting and decisions by the Board of Directors
Stora Enso Oyj’s (Company) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 15 March 2022 at the Company's Head Office in Helsinki, Finland.