In 2015, all of the Member States of the United Nations agreed to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda is essentially an action plan detailing methods to create peace and prosperity for the planet and all of its people presently and in the future.
How to Recycle Paper During the Holiday Season
Question: Can I recycle wrapping paper, cards, cards with glitter and other paper items during the holidays?
ND Paper to Increase Efficiency at Rumford Division with Support from Grant Funding
RUMFORD, Maine, Dec. 9, 2022 -- Earlier today, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced an award of $1,000,000 from the final round of the Forest Recovery Initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to ND Paper (NDP) for an upcoming project at NDP's Rumford Division to enhance the efficiency of its R15 packaging paper machine.
Our New Human Rights Policy: Generating Long-Term Value Through Sound Corporate Governance
Resolute shares the United Nations’ (UN) vision for a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous future. We recognize the importance of protecting human rights as recognized principles set out in the International Bill of Human Rights as well as the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Canfor reducing Canadian lumber production for now as 'markets have dropped off a cliff'
The Vancouver-based company says there will be curtailments at all of its solid wood facilities in B.C. and Alberta.
Enviva and GreenTrees Partner to Remove 90,000 Metric Tons of CO2e through Afforestation and Nature-Based Carbon Removal Credit Programs in Southeastern U.S.
This project breathes new life into land that is no longer viable for agriculture while providing alternate sources of income to rural landowners within Enviva’s operating footprint
Strathcona Paperworks workers vote 94% in favour of strike
NAPANEE, Ontario- Unifor members at Strathcona Paperworks voted 94% in favour of strike action as negotiations with their employer have stalled.
B.C. forestry company must pay $343K fine for starting 2016 wildfire, court rules
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has upheld more than $343,000 in cost-recovery fines that were handed to a forestry company for starting a wildfire in 2016.
Alberta makes headway in battle against mountain pine beetles
The extreme cold weather that's gripped Alberta in recent years has done wonders to protect trees in the province by killing destructive bugs.
Woodland Pulp mill workers will vote on whether to strike this week
Workers at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville will start voting Monday on whether to accept a contract offer or go on strike.
Twin Rivers Paper Announces Sale of its Eastern Canada Lumber Mill to Longtime Supplier Groupe Lebel
Transaction advances Twin Rivers’ focus on core specialty and kraft papers business
Canfor Temporarily Curtailing Canadian Production Capacity
Vancouver, BC, Canada – Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is announcing a temporary reduction in Canadian production due to very weak market conditions.
WestRock Acquisition of Grupo Gondi Complete
ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK)today announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million plus the assumption of debt. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings, subject to customary purchase price allocations.
Paper Excellence is Signatory of COP27 Action Declaration
Paper Excellence is one of the industry leaders that joined the Action Declaration on Climate Policy Engagement in support of governments to address climate change. The initiative was developed by Corporate Knights and Global 100 Council COP27.
The Abitibiwinni First Nation Council and GreenFirst Forest Products announce the conclusion of a collaboration agreement
Pikogan, December 1, 2022 – The Abitibiwinni First Nation Council and GreenFirst Forest Products (GreenFirst), long-standing partners on various projects, are proud to announce the conclusion of a 5-year collaboration agreement aimed at providing for mitigation, accommodation, and compensation measures in relation to the impact that the company’s activities could have on the Abitibiwinni aki territory and Rights.
Ox Industries Enters into Agreement to Purchase Two Midwest URB Mills
Hanover, PA – Ox Industries is excited to announce they have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase two URB locations in Aurora, IL and Eaton, IN from WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK).
Georgia Pacific to invest $160 million in Brewton mill
Georgia-Pacific’s Brewton Containerboard mill announced its plans last week to invest $160 million to modernize its operations.
Domtar to complete transition within weeks
Domtar should be fully operational within weeks after completing a $350 million transformation into a full-on containerboard company.
Domtar Announces It Has Applied to Cease to Be a Reporting Issuer in Canada
Fort Mill, S.C., November 18, 2022 – Domtar Corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it has applied to the Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”), as principal regulator, and the Ontario Securities Commission (collectively, the “Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities”) under Regulation 11-102 respecting Passport System and Policy Statement 11-206 respecting Process for Cease to be a Reporting Issuer Applications for an order (the “Order Sought”) to cease to be a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador (collectively, the “Jurisdictions”).
Lockout at the WestRock plant in La Tuque
WestRock factory workers are on lockdown. In La Tuque, 250 employees of the WestRock plant were locked out by the employer after voting for a 24-hour strike mandate. Negotiations have been underway since Tuesday morning, in the presence of a conciliator.
Another format joins the ranks: Color Copy now available in US letter size
International packaging and paper group Mondi launches Color Copy original customized for the North American market.
Interfor Completes Acquisition of Chaleur Forest Products and Announces Additional Long Term Debt Financing
BURNABY, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2022 -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) announced today that it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire 100% of the equity interests in the entities comprising Chaleur Forest Products (“Chaleur”) in New Brunswick, Canada from an affiliate of the Kilmer Group.