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Making rice paper

I was first introduced to rice paper as a child when my mother baked almond macaroons. 

The Use of Digital Twins to Optimize Operations

I first came across the concept of a digital twin when I learned, many years ago, how to use CadSim software,...

Recent Canadian developments in decarbonizing pulp and paper mills

Over 140 countries have adopted net-zero pledges by 2050.

FPInnovations, QWEB, and Canada Wood offer webinar on market diversification

FPInnovations will present a joint webinar with QWEB and Canada Wood on market diversification, ...

Members benefit from our information-sharing webinars

Research Information Sharing and Feedback (RISF) webinars are offered to FPInnovations’ members ...

New national Centre of Excellence for advancing and mobilizing wildland fire knowledge

The federal government has announced the launch of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC)...

Trade Concerns Still Dominate

FPAC Sees Biomass Investment Tax Credits and Regulatory Efficiency Commitments as Key to Improving Competitiveness for the Long-Term 

FPAC Outlines Priorities for Recovery in Budget 2025

Canada’s Forest Sector Seeks Clear Signals in Budget 2025 to Set Stage for Recovery and Growth 

FPAC Responds to the Latest EUDR Proposal

European Union (EU) Commission Proposal on EUDR misses the mark

Public Consultation: Advice Note addressing conversion and ‘very limited portion’

FSC has launched a public consultation on the revision of Advice Note 20-007-23: Maximum hectare threshold for ‘very limited portion.’

New guidance document for the Ecosystem Services Procedure

The Guidance for Demonstrating Ecosystem Services Impacts (FSC-GUI-30-006a V2-0 - also known as Ecosystem Services Guidance) has been published.

Join us for a webinar on Wellness and Beauty and FSC

Join FSC US and FSC Canada on September 18 for an introductory webinar on how FSC can benefit the beauty and wellness industries. 

Industrial emissions: seeing the invisible to take action

In an increasingly industrialised and interconnected world, environmental issues are becoming more and more important as the years go by.

From textiles to paper!

Transforming textile waste into paper products: A Quebec innovation at the forefront of the circular economy 

To be recyclable or not to be recyclable? That is the question.

The current transformation of the paper industry involves the creation of new products.

Advancing Coffee Cup Recycling in Canada

Recycling takeaway coffee cups has long been a challenge. Most are made from paperboard lined with a thin layer of plastic or polyethylene to resist liquids, ...

Why the Global Plastics Treaty Matters for Canada’s Packaging Industry

After nearly three years of negotiations, the sixth round of talks on a global plastics treaty concluded on August 15 in Switzerland. 

Beyond the Headlines: Context on Ontario’s Proposed Blue Box Changes

The Ontario government recently proposed amendments to the province’s Blue Box Regulation, triggering swift reactions from stakeholders. 

Overview of the Global Pulp and Paper Market in Q2 2025

As the global pulp and paper sector moves through 2025, one thing has become clear: resilience isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a survival strategy.

The Continuing Effects of Trade Tensions on Pulp and Paper Markets

Since the onset of the Trump-era trade wars, tariffs and trade tensions have become a defining characteristic of US economic policy...

UPM to Cease Paper Output at Kaukas and Ettringen Mills

UPM will end paper production at Kaukas (Finland) and Ettringen (Germany) paper mills, ...