CHICAGO (June 25, 2019) – Recycled Paperboard Technical Association (RPTA) has joined Two Sides North America, the non-profit organization that promotes and encourages the responsible production, use, and sustainability of print and paper.

Sidewalk Labs released its Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for Toronto’s eastern waterfront yesterday. Entitled “Toronto Tomorrow”, the plan is expected to create significant Canadian jobs, tax revenues and GDP contributions.

SYILX UNCEDED TERRITORIES and KELOWNA, BC, June 25, 2019 - The BC First Nations Forestry Council (FNFC) held the first annual BC First Nations Forestry Council Forestry Conference this week at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna within the unceded territory of the Syilx Peoples.

Another sawmill company has announced that one of its B.C. operations is shutting down, adding another site to the swollen list of mill closures or slowdowns hitting the province.

TORONTO, ON (June 24, 2019) – Norbord Inc. (TSX and NYSE: OSB) today reported that its OSB mill in High Level, Alberta was cleared to restart, and safely resumed normal operations over the weekend.

ITASCA, IL (JUNE 19, 2019) – The Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) today released a new life cycle assessment (LCA) of produce packaging which shows neither corrugated containers nor reusable plastic containers (RPC), have an advantage in all environmental impact categories.

SCA has signed an agreement to acquire Sundin Mezs SIA from the unlisted Swedish company Livland Skog AB. Sundin Mezs SIA owns forest and land assets in Latvia. The purchase price is approximately SEK 260 million (€24.2m) on a debt-free basis.

BillerudKorsnäs has today entered into an agreement for the sale of a majority stake in Bergvik Skog Öst to the pension company AMF.

UPM decided to permanently close paper machine 10 at UPM Plattling, Germany, with the aim to further increase cost competitiveness of the paper business and reducing coated mechanical paper capacity in Europe by approximately 155.000 tonnes.

According to a survey commissioned by Stora Enso and Valio, more than half of Finnish youths say that they prefer cartonboard packaging over plastic packaging when choosing food products.

Kemira to participate in the development of 100% bio-based chemicals for paper and cardboard production as part of an EU funded project

HelloFresh meal kit products now available in sustainable carton packaging across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, June 17, 2019 -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) ("Verso" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has unanimously adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan"), following the Board's evaluation and consultation with the Company's advisors, and has declared a dividend distribution of one right ("Right") for each outstanding share of common stock. The record date for such dividend distribution is June 27, 2019.

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) has signed a new credit facility of SEK 5 Billion. The new facilitety is a refinancing of the current undrawn credit facilitys of SEK 8 Billion that was signed in 2017.

Quebec City, Quebec, May 28, 2019 – CO2 Solutions Inc. (the “Corporation” or “CO2 Solutions”) (TSX-V: CST) today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019. The Corporation’s detailed condensed interim consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) will be filed and available on www.sedar.com.

Revenues increased by $232.7 million, or 43.5%, from $534.7 million to $767.4 million, essentially as a result of the transformational acquisition of Coveris Americas, which contributed $318.4 million to revenues.

MONTRÉAL, May 14, 2019 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced a 5-year extension of its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility ("ABL credit facility") with an aggregate lender commitment of up to $500 million at any time outstanding, subject to borrowing base availability based on specified advance rates, eligibility criteria and customary reserves.

Borregaard’s operating revenues increased to NOK 1,250 million (NOK 1,217 million)¹ in the 1st quarter of 2019. EBITA adj.² was NOK 157 million (NOK 177 million).

Mondi and REWE Group in Austria focus on sustainability and better recyclability

Smurfit Kappa has won three awards for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions at the 2019 WorldStar Awards.

We believe that aligning our business objectives with our commitment to environmental stewardship ensures our success for the long term.

Ben Gunneberg, PEFC CEO, speaks at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week, highlighting the true value of certification and its indirect benefits.

Paper often gets a bad rap, but despite fears about paper’s impact on the environment, it’s actually a practical and sustainable choice for many parts of daily living.

The global hygiene and health company Essity has set additional packaging targets aimed at reducing its environmental footprint.