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Article1 min read Feb 13, 2025Valmet Secures the Best A List Position in the CDP Climate DisclosureValmet has been recognized for its actions and strategy to mitigate climate change by receiving the best A score and maintaining its leadership position in the CDP Climate disclosure. CDP's evaluation is based on the company's disclosure about its climate-related strategy, targets, governance, risks and opportunities, risk management, and actions in the last reporting year.
Article3 min read Dec 19, 2024VTT Launches New Origami Packaging Technology to Create Sustainable AlternativesThe market for packaging materials continues to expand with the dominance of e-commerce. However, there is also rising concern over the carbon footprint of packaging as well as the composition of materials. For example, global sustainability issues like the potential environmental impact of microplastic pollution mean that demand for new, sustainable packaging solutions continues to rise.
Article2 min read May 30, 2024Mondi and Meurer Wake Up Coffee Wrapping with New Paper SolutionMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created a new secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks, replacing plastic shrink film that has been the industry standard.
Article1 min read Oct 6, 2023ANDRITZ Plant Will Prepare Date Palm Waste for Fiberboard ProductionANDRITZ partners with WESER and DIEFFENBACHER to deliver innovative fiber preparation technology for Egypt's groundbreaking MDF/HDF plant in Toshka, transforming agricultural waste into valuable building materials. This sustainable manufacturing initiative processes date palm fronds from 40,000 acres into high-quality fiberboards for flooring and furniture applications, demonstrating industry leadership in circular economy principles. The complete turnkey solution features advanced washing, conditioning, and pressurized refining systems with proven energy-efficient technology, scheduled for production launch in autumn 2025. This project exemplifies the growing importance of alternative raw materials in modern panel manufacturing.