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Sappi establishes inhouse capacity to test recyclability of its products

Recognising the importance of recyclability for the circular economy, Sappi has established a recyclability testing laboratory within its R&D Department.

DS Smith introduce sustainable fibre-based packaging for distributor confectionary portfolio in time for Easter 2024

We partnered with Filir d.o.o, a distributor of some of the world’s best known confectionary brands to Croatia, to remove traditional plastic packaging for Easter snacks and candies and replace with a sustainable fibre-based solution in time for Easter.

First Chocolate Bars in Germany with 100% Paper Packaging: nucao and Koehler Paper Continue Their Successful Partnership

The close collaboration between Koehler Paper and Leipzig-based chocolate manufacturer nucao is paying off: nucao chocolate bars will be packaged exclusively in paper with immediate effect.

FibreStrap: Sustainable Cable Ties are Coming to North America

We’ve partnered with sustainable cable tie pioneer EVLR International to introduce FibreStrap to North America.

The World’s Lightest Heat-Sealable Packaging Paper: Koehler NexPlus® Seal Pure Weighs In at Just 36 gsm

Koehler Paper has launched the world’s lightest heat-sealable flexible packaging paper - Koehler NexPlus® Seal Pure 36 gsm.

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer develop a recyclable packaging solution without a plastic lining

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer have jointly developed a new type of packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies.

Auburn University biomaterials researcher awarded two patents expected to reduce food and aquaculture waste

AUBURN, Ala. –  Burak Aksoy, associate research professor in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University (CFWE), developed two novel products to help reduce waste in commercial aquaculture feed pellets and meat products intended for human consumption.

Paper Packaging Leader Invests in Sustainable Future with $1.6 Million Donation

The University of Maine (UMaine) has received a significant boost for its sustainable packaging research thanks to a $1.6 million donation from Packaging Corporation of America (PCA).

Carbon Steel is the right choice for Dryer Cans

In the early 1960s, Toscotec pioneered the production of steel dryer cans (TT SteelDryers) building the foundation that has allowed it to become the major supplier of steel dryers and TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryers today.

Department of Energy selects RTI International to lead large-scale carbon capture pilot project

The first-of-its-kind project is a collaboration among RTI, International Paper, SLB and Amazon

Using pulp and paper waste to scrub carbon from emissions

McGill researchers develop new green technology

Fungal infections affect pine trees’ ability to ward off mountain pine beetle

Researchers find that some infections can improve trees’ chemical defences against the insect pests.