TOKYO -- Log exports from Canada to Japan have dropped in recent months despite a side deal to the Trans-Pacific Partnership designed to ensure stable supply, raising concerns of a possible first violation of the regional trade pact.
Paper-based Packaging The Obvious Choice
Statistics on the environmental impact of plastic speak for themselves. It is estimated we are on track to lose 90% of marine bird life, while the weight of plastic in the ocean will exceed the weight of fish by 2050.
Holmen acquires Martinsons
Today Holmen signed an agreement to acquire Martinsons, one of Sweden's leading players in sawn and processed wood products. The purchase price is SEK 1.0 billion for 100 per cent of the shares.
European recycling rate increased to 72% in 2019
The European paper recycling rate has increased from 71,7% in 2018 to 72% in 2019 due to a stable utilisation of Paper for Recycling (PfR) in the European paper industry.
Paper industry’s recycling performance reaches highest level ever in 2019
Brussels, 17 July 202 - In 2019, Cepi members produced close to 90 million tonnes of paper and board, of which 54.6% were based on recycled fibres - compared to 53.1% in 2018 - as indicated by the utilisation rate of Paper for Recycling (PfR).
Smurfit Kappa launches innovative solar energy initiative in Colombia
Smurfit Kappa has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art solar panel system in its Colombian Forestry operation.
UPM permanently closes its Chapelle newsprint mill
UPM will permanently cease production at its Chapelle newsprint mill in Grand-Couronne, France today. The consultation process with employee representatives was completed on June 15th, 2020 according to French legislation and approved by French authorities on July 15th, 2020.
UK Government should invest in the transition to a circular economy
DS Smith’s Head of Sustainability, Wouter van Tol, responds to the UK Government’s announcement of a green jobs recovery package.
Flow Cosmetics chooses sustainable Metsä Board paperboards for its range of natural products
Flow Cosmetics, a Finnish natural cosmetics company, has selected paperboard from Metsä Board, part of the Metsä Group, as its packaging material of choice, for its innovative range of shampoos, body and face soaps.
Low log prices hurting
A sharp fall in log prices has raised concerns of job losses but a South Canterbury logging company director believes the industry will recover with minimum damage done.
According to a recent study ecological packaging material is an increasingly important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions
According to the LOHAS2020 study, a growing number of consumers are considering the consequences of their consumption behaviour.
Mondi Upgrades its Paper Bags Facility in Hungary
Mondi, leading global packaging and paper group, has successfully completed the implementation of a new state-of-the-art paper sack converting machine at its Nyíregyháza site in Hungary.
BillerudKorsnäs simplifies its organizational structure
As a step in the ongoing process to improve efficiency and enhance the company’s ability to adapt to major changes in the outside world, BillerudKorsnäs intends to implement a simplified organizational structure as of August 1, 2020.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces FortiCell® , a new product platform specifically designed for energy storage applications
Ahlstrom-Munksjö takes further steps into the energy storage market and pre-launches Ahlstrom-Munksjö Forticell®, its new platform of fiber-based solutions for energy storage applications.
EUROSAC launches new food contact guideline for paper packaging
Paris/Stockholm, 17 June 2020: When producing paper sacks for food, European manufacturers face many legal requirements regarding the protection and hygiene of the stored food.
International Paper Launches Sustainable, Innovative Corrugated Dividers to Support COVID-19 De-Escalation in Europe, Middle East & Africa
Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2020 - International Paper, a leading producer of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Space Divider series as some countries around the world lift COVID-related restrictions.
Continued investment in research
The Södra Foundation for Research, Development and Education has decided to grant an additional SEK 6.8 million to 13 research projects linked to forestry and the forest industry.
Minister asks company for paper mill
Cambodia has appealed to Paper Tree Investment (Cambodia) Co Ltd to expand its eucalyptus-based pulp mill into paper production.
China and Indonesia ‘show need’ for UK paper mill investment
The UK’s Recycling Association is calling on its government to support investment in UK paper and cardboard recycling infrastructure on the back of recent announcements from China and Indonesia.
BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker are bundling their know-how to perfect packaging
In the world of bulk powdered goods such as building materials, chemicals and foodstuffs, different supply chains place differing demands on packaging.
Huhtamaki launches high-quality face masks to help a responsible return to a new normal
Huhtamaki, the global leader in sustainable food-on-the-go and food-on-the-shelf packaging solutions, is launching a range of high-quality affordable and reusable face masks today.
Mondi positions itself to become one of the leading suppliers of premium recycled paper with its NAUTILUS® brand
Launch of three new products- NAUTILUS® ProCycle, NAUTILUS® ProCycle high-speed inkjet and NAUTILUS® SuperWhite for HP Indigo