Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026Sonoco Moves to Wind Power Under ENGIE VPPASonoco has begun receiving renewable power under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with ENGIE North America, marking a major step in the company’s U.S. decarbonization strategy.
Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026Valmet’s Automation to Optimize Renewable Energy Production and Water Management at New Hydropower Plants in VietnamValmet will supply automation systems for Daklo 1-3 Power Company Limited’s Daklo 1 and Daklo 3 hydropower plants currently being built in Kon Plong Ward, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2026Valmet’s Beyond Circularity Program ConcludesValmet has completed its most significant research and development program to date, Beyond Circularity, which ran for four years as part of Business Finland’s Veturi initiative. Launched in 2022, the program involved over 370 partners and aimed to advance sustainability and support customer industries in achieving carbon neutrality and a green transition.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2026Kimberly-Clark Advances Green Hydrogen at UK Tissue MillsKimberly-Clark's ambitious push to decarbonize its UK tissue manufacturing hinges on green hydrogen projects at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria and Northfleet near Gravesend in Kent facilities that produce Andrex toilet rolls and Kleenex tissues.
Article1 min read Dec 11, 2025UPM Welcomes New EU Bioeconomy Strategy as Catalyst for Sustainable Growth and InnovationUPM welcomes the European Union’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, published today in Brussels, as a decisive move to elevate the bioeconomy as a driver of growth, innovation, and climate neutrality.
Article2 min read Oct 16, 2025EIB and Navigator Sign a €40 Million Loan to Support Company Investments Towards Carbon NeutralityThe European Investment Bank (EIB) and The Navigator Company have signed a €40 million loan to speed up the company’s decarbonisation programme. This is the first tranche to be signed of a total €80 million loan approved by the EIB. The Navigator Company is an integrated producer of forestry, pulp, paper, tissue, sustainable packaging solutions and bioenergy with headquarters in Portugal.
Article4 min read Oct 16, 2025Koehler Group Continues to Hit High Revenue Levels Despite Extraordinarily Challenging ConditionsAs a global company, the Koehler Group is highly dependent on both regional and global economic conditions. Once again, these conditions were significantly affected by political and economic uncertainty in the 2024 financial year. Nevertheless, the Koehler Group held up well again under very challenging market conditions in a highly competitive environment.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Pregis Opens New Illinois Manufacturing Facility, Creating a Paper Converting Center of ExcellencePregis® opened a new 477,000-square-foot paper converting center in Elgin, Illinois, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 19, 2025. The facility will support over 500 manufacturing jobs and can produce more than 1 billion curbside recyclable paper packaging solutions annually.
Article3 min read Oct 2, 2025Domtar Supports the Construction of the TERRE Center in JonquièreDomtar joined Cégep de Jonquière and other public and private partners to support the development of the TERRE Center. The TERRE Center will be a CAN$23 million renewable energy research facility in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Québec.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025CIB Loans $660 Million Towards Saint John Mill ModernizationThe Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $660 million loan to Irving Pulp & Paper to support the large-scale modernization of the company's pulp mill in west Saint John, New Brunswick.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Mondi South Africa Drives Energy Self Sufficiency and Climate Resilience with New Turbine and Flood Proofing ProjectsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa, with the installation of a new turbine in the site’s power plant. The mill is now able to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Join the Lignin ConversationTAPPI’s new Task Force is setting goals and seeking members.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Sustana Publishes 2024 Sustainability ReportSustana has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the company’s third annual review of environmental, social, and governance performance.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Surplus Heat from Rauma Mill to Warm Local HomesMetsä Fibre and local energy company Rauman Energia have signed an agreement to channel surplus heat from the Rauma pulp mill into the city’s district heating network.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Genera Celebrates Completion of $340+ Million State-of-the-Art American Manufacturing FacilityGenera, the largest fully integrated manufacturer of sustainable molded fiber packaging in North America, announces the completion of the $340+ million expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Vonore, Tennessee. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside local Monroe County officials.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Packaging Manufacturer Hails Benefits of Solar InstallationCorrugated packaging manufacturer GWP Packaging has marked the first anniversary of installing solar panels at its Cricklade site.
Article2 min read Aug 7, 2025Koehler Group Publishes Progress Status of Sustainability Objectives for the First Time EverThe Koehler Group is continuing to steadily pursue its sustainability strategy. In fact, its new sustainability report for the 2024 reporting year clearly shows this: Numerous projects in areas such as Climate Action, Resource Efficiency, and Social Responsibility have been successfully kicked off, are in progress, or have already been completed.
Article4 min read Jul 31, 2025Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-ClarkKimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future.
Article2 min read Jun 18, 2025Processes, Tech, and Sustainability Should be 2025 FocusBy integrating optimized production processes and shifting toward renewable energy sources, mills can significantly reduce emissions and costs while safeguarding their future.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025I’m Doug Coffin. Here’s my TAPPI story.Hear directly from TAPPI Member Doug Coffin, Editor-in-Chief of TAPPI Journal, and Professor of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering at Miami University.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Toscotec Completes Pioneering Rebuild at Essity to Harness Geothermal EnergyToscotec and Essity successfully started up the world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand. With this groundbreaking project, Toscotec continues to demonstrate its leadership as technology supplier in enabling the energy transition of the tissue industry from fossil-based to renewable energy.
Article1 min read Jun 12, 2025Explore Sustainability Without Borders Relating to the Future of Renewable MaterialsConnect with industry innovators at Nano 2025
Article1 min read Jun 10, 2025Toscotec Completes Pioneering Rebuild at Essity to Harness Geothermal EnergyStart-up of world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam
Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025Innofibre Takes Part in the National Bioeconomy CampaignAs a recognized research center, Innofibre – Cellulosic Innovation Centre is actively participating in the national campaign to promote the bioeconomy in Canada, led by Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC).
