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Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

DURBAN– APRIL 25, 2024 - A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process.

The working forest works

What is a working forest?

WestRock Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

ATLANTA - WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Smurfit Kappa - First Quarter 2024 Trading Update

Smurfit Kappa Group plc (‘SKG’, 'Smurfit Kappa' or ‘the Group’) today announced a trading update for the 3 months to 31 March 2024.

Clearwater Paper Strengthens Paperboard Business with Acquisition of Augusta Facility

Clearwater Paper has recently finalized its strategic acquisition of the Augusta, Georgia bleached paperboard manufacturing facility from Graphic Packaging International.

Dixfield Sawmill launches new baled shavings product

Irving Forest Product's Dixfield, Maine sawmill is enhancing its offerings by introducing baled wood shavings as part of their value-added products.

Tree planting, wildfires and carbon accounting

According to the Global Carbon Budget project, there were 40 billion tonnes of anthropogenic CO2 emissions worldwide in 2023.

New StatsCan Data Shows Paper Represents Majority of Diverted Materials

Statistics Canada released the results of its biennial Waste Management Survey1, containing waste diversion data for 2022.

Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to 2024 Federal Budget

April 16, 2024 - Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO Derek Nighbor released the following statement in response to the 2024 Federal Budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland.

Extrusion pulping, a solution for non-wood fibers processing

Cellulose packaging is booming. In recent years, we've seen the arrival - on the Quebec market - of cellulose packaging from other regions of the world.

Sustainable Solutions: Collaborations between Major Brands and Pulp and Paper Companies

With the ongoing momentum in corporate sustainability initiatives, the collaboration between pulp and paper companies and major corporations to create sustainable alternatives for their product lines is on the rise.

Sustainable Forest Management is Essential to Canada’s Paper Packaging Industry

Sustainable forest management is essential to the Canadian paper packaging industry and its circular economy.

5 FLOW METER FACTS

Are any of these new to you? Some flow meter features can catch users by surprise.  How many of these flow meter facts do you know already?

Toscotec starts up a complete tissue line at C. Y. P. Del R. S.A. in Colombia

Colombian tissue manufacturer C.Y.P. Del R. S.A. has started up a complete AHEAD 1.8 tissue line supplied by Toscotec at its mill in Risaralda.

Closed material loop: Voith intensifies efforts to recycle press felts

Recycling is a central component of Voith Paper’s sustainability strategy and forms the basis for a sustainable paper industry. 

The Finnish Paper Packaging Manufacturer Carccu® Secures Major Environmental Certifications

In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a trend but a necessity, businesses across the globe are taking significant strides towards sustainability

Groupe PMI: Expertise and turnkey solutions for your industrial projects

Benefit from the expertise of the Groupe PMI, a leader in turnkey solutions for your industrial projects and the maintenance of your process equipment.

A PM Audit May Be the Key to Improved Performance

More vacuum alone may not be the answer

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