On Domtar Corp.'s second-quarter earnings call earlier this year, company leaders announced they would aim to cut $200 million in annual spending by the end of the year.
Appvion Expands Product Portfolio to Support Sustainable Packaging and Paper Materials and Systems
(Appleton, WI – November 9, 2020) Appvion Operations, Inc., is launching a line of innovative packaging products under its new MISSION ZERO™ portfolio of sustainable products.
Early morning fire at Pioneer Complex in Williams Lake under investigation
Williams Lake RCMP and the Williams Lake Fire Dept. are investigating a suspicious fire at the Pioneer Complex that occurred Sunday, Nov. 7.
‘Significant’ Year For Forest Fires In N.B.
New Brunswick’s wildfire prevention officer says this year’s forest fire season was well above average.
FOREST INK: Impacts of artificial intelligence on B.C. industries
The big question on many peoples’ mind is how long will it take to get business back on track after COVID. Some people are lucky with their take-out businesses, online and home-based businesses maybe doing fine.
Kimberly-Clark Receives EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for Leadership in Environmentally Responsible Shipping
Company earns eighth consecutive award and 11th overall
Pregis acquires Technical Machinery Solutions and affiliated companies
Most recently, the company has gained attention for the equipment it has engineered which is thought to be the first used to produce a lightweight, curbside recyclable all-paper mailer. Branded the TMS Eco Mailer™, these cushioned mailers provide great protection with circularity in mind and can be recycled in all-paper recovery systems.
Minister of Environment and Climate Change highlights action to stop the spread of mountain pine beetle in Rocky Mountain National Parks
KOOTENAY CROSSING, BC, Nov. 9, 2020 - The global COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of nature and protecting the forest, lakes and wildlife that we cherish.
Suspended 100 Mile House oriented strandboard mill to close permanently
TORONTO — Norbord Inc. says it is permanently closing its oriented strandboard mill in the central B.C. community of 100 Mile House after suspending operations there in August 2019.
Firm fined $15K after men crushed to death at B.C. lumber yard
A lumber firm has been fined just under $16,000 over the deaths of two workers who were crushed to death at its lumber yard in New Westminster, B.C.
Northern Pulp falls behind in Boat Harbour cleanup
The discovery of a new bottom layer of sludge at Boat Harbour is being blamed for delaying Northern Pulp's cleanup of the effluent treatment facility in Pictou County.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Grande Prairie Norbord
Two new COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported in the Peace Country. Alberta Health says the Grande Prairie Norbord mill is one, along with what’s referred to as a sport cohort in Fairview. MyGrandePrairieNow.com has reached out for more details on case numbers.
AF&PA Opposes New Jersey’s Ban on Paper Bags
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban (NJ Senate Bill 864 / Assembly Bill 1978):
Forestry: Leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the table
Montreal, October 29, 2020 – With the Quebec government about to review the province’s forest regime, environmentalists are busy trying to reduce the development of this natural resource.
Natural Resources Canada Selects BBA to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Canada’s Critical Energy Infrastructures
BBA is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a major mandate under the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Cyber Security and Critical Energy Infrastructure Program (CCEIP). In accordance with this program, BBA established a methodology for assessing cyber risks for industrial control systems.
Weyerhaeuser To Modernize Natchitoches Mill In Louisiana
Project to yield $16.1 million capital investment over next several years
3 reasons why dispersion barrier coatings are the future of recyclable food packaging
The demand from consumers and legislators is driving the packaging value chain to find new sustainable and safe solutions for renewable, recyclable, and compostable food packaging. Here are 3 reasons why dispersion barrier coatings are the answer.
How WestRock is driving toward a more circular economy
In the midst of a record wildfire season, an extremely active hurricane season and a global pandemic that has shifted consumer habits online, a heightened awareness of the impact we’ve had on the planet has bolstered a strong consumer-driven imperative for more sustainable packaging.
Spruce beetle trap trees to be burned
The BC Wildfire Service plans to pile and burn spruce beetle "trap trees" that were felled in the spring of 2020 within the Prince George Fire Zone.
Union Officials: Rumford Mill Restructuring Could Lead To Over 120 Layoffs
Union officials at Rumford's ND Paper Mill are concerned about a new restructuring plan that they say could lead to hundreds of layoffs.
Timber for profit: Clearcutting fight erupts in Adirondacks
WARRENSBURG, N.Y. — For all the fights about clearcutting old-growth forests in Alaska and Oregon, some of the most lasting scars from aggressive logging can be found just a few hours' drive from New York City.
Against the Grain: How three B.C. forest companies have thrived during tough times for the industry
After a year of shutdowns, layoffs and curtailments, the province’s forestry industry is booming again, thanks to strong demand for lumber.