Article1 min read Feb 10, 2026Abstract of the 2024 TJ Best Research Paper:This comprehensive life cycle carbon analysis reveals critical insights for operations managers evaluating nonwood fiber alternatives in corrugated packaging. The study compares wheat straw and sugarcane bagasse-based linerboard and corrugating medium against traditional wood-based materials, finding that nonwood alternatives can actually produce higher carbon footprints due to energy-intensive chemi-mechanical pulping processes and reduced recyclability. The research provides essential data for plant managers to make evidence-based decisions about sustainable fiber sourcing while meeting corporate carbon reduction targets and demonstrating measurable ROI to leadership teams.
Article1 min read Dec 4, 2025Hands-on Workshop to Evaluate the Sustainability and Carbon Footprint of Biomaterials-OnlineDecember 9 - 11, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (ET) This hands-on analytical int
Article1 min read Oct 3, 2024Deepen Your Knowledge of Environmental Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and SustainabilityExplore the sustainability and carbon footprint of plant-based fibers used for hygiene tissue, packaging, textiles, and nonwoven applications
