Paper
New president for BIR paper division
| The board of the BIR Paper Division has appointed Mr Francisco Donoso as new divisional President.
Updated results single-use vs multiple use paper
| A full life cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) and carried out by independent consultant Ramboll challenges the common perception that reusable tableware has lower environmental impacts.
Valmet’s climate program targets approved by SBTi
| Valmet introduced its climate program in March 2021 with CO2 emission reduction targets for its entire value chain. Now Valmet has got its climate program targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
BIR report highlights increase in proportion of paper and board made from recovered fibre
| Worldwide, production of recovered fibre fell from just over 250 million tonnes in 2018 to less than 244 million tonnes in 2019. However, global production of paper and board using recovered fibres held steady at just below 211 million tonnes.
Andritz starts up reject handling line in Laos
| Andritz has started up a complete reject handling line as well as key stock preparation equipment at Sun Paper Savannakhet, Savannakhet Province, Laos.
First-ever guidance released for integrating plastic impacts into company ESG assessments
| A new report by WWF for the first time provides detailed guidance on how to integrate plastic into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related performance assessment of companies.
Valmet introduces its climate program
| Valmet introduced its climate program "Forward to a carbon neutral future" in the company’s Capital Markets Day on March 10, 2021. The program continues the company’s work for sustainability.
AF&PA releases guide to further advance paper recycling
| The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released a new tool, The Design Guidance for Recyclability, a data-driven resource to aid packaging designers and brands in the design and manufacture of packaging to meet recyclability goals.
Life Cycle Assessment Study single use vs. multiple use
| Ramboll’s new European Study challenges common perception that reusable tableware has lower environmental impacts.
Keycycle is intensifying cooperation with Cadel Deinking
| The Spanish company Cadel Deinking has been working on the removal of printing inks from plastic surfaces since 2014 and has developed an innovative process for this purpose.
Latest generation Autosort boosts paper recycling
| Following the installation of seven of Tomra’s recently launched latest generation Autosort units at its paper sorting plant in Knetzgau, Germany, Koppitz has not only increased the plant’s capacity, but is also achieving higher purity levels of recovered paper fractions than ever before.
ISRI Adopts Position on Paper Bag Recycling
| The position of the the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries opposes bans and fees on the valuable resource. was developed in response to several high-profile municipalities either banning or placing fees on paper bags.
New baler can make recycling cheaper
| Presona is launching a new baler design which promises to reduce recycling costs while increasing operational efficiency. The new MP 270 MH baler is the first Presona baler built using a new design concept that creates high capacity while being cost effective.
Recognition as UN Global Compact LEAD Participant
| UPM has been again recognised as a UN Global Compact LEAD participant for its strong commitment to responsible business.
