Article2 min read Sep 25, 2025Monadnock Paper Mills and Monadnock Non-Wovens Announce the Passing of Chairman and CEO Richard G. VerneyMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc. and Monadnock Non-Wovens announce with great sadness the passing of its beloved Chairman and CEO, Richard G. Verney, on September 10, 2025. Verney, 79, devoted more than five decades to the company, shaping it into a leader in specialty and sustainable papermaking while remaining deeply committed to his employees, community, and the environment.
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.
Article1 min read Aug 12, 2025Essity Awarded Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for Sixth Consecutive YearListed for its efforts in involving suppliers in climate change initiative
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025Klabin is Elected the Best Company in the Pulp and Paper SectorThe largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, Klabin was the big winner of the EXAME Best of ESG award, in the Paper, Pulp and Forest Products category.
Article1 min read May 1, 2025Sonoco Named to USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 ListSonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has been named to USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on April 22, 2025, and can be viewed on usatoday.com.
Article3 min read Apr 17, 2025CO280 to Scale Up Carbon Dioxide Removal from US Pulp & Paper MillsCO280, a leading developer of large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects, announced a historic offtake agreement with Microsoft from a project that will capture and permanently store biogenic carbon emissions from a U.S. pulp and paper mill.
Article1 min read Mar 13, 2025American Packaging Corporation Celebrates Two ESG MilestonesAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, proudly announces two major Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) milestones.
Article2 min read Mar 13, 2025Perceptions Aren't Just Changing. We're Changing ThemBy Mary Anne Hansan, President, Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB)Consumers' perceptions about paper and packaging are evolving — and fast. In 2024, more consumers than ever understood that paper manufacturers plant far more trees than they harvest. They recognized that trends like urbanization and wildfires are the real threats to forests — not their sustainably managed, productive use. And they see the industry as part of the solution to the country's sustainability challenges, not as part of the problem.
Article3 min read Feb 27, 20255 Million Funding for Sustainable Forestry for the Cartiere Carrara Group in ItalyBPER has finalized a €5 million financing with SACE’s Green Guarantee in favor of La Badia Soc. Agr. Srl, a company belonging to Cartiere Carrara Group, to finance the costs and expenses to be incurred in relation to the activities that constitute a reforestation project aimed at pursuing the following environmental objectives, which aims to implement polycyclic plantations and the redevelopment of the surrounding territory, including through targeted training activities.
Article1 min read Feb 11, 2025Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable CompaniesRecognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights
Article1 min read Feb 11, 2025Metsä Group Announces Shortlist for 2025 Sustainability AwardsAn exceptional 91 entries received from 46 companies
Article1 min read Feb 11, 2025Georgia-Pacific Becomes Founding Member of Circular Action AllianceCAA is the only organization approved to implement US EPR laws for paper and packaging
Article2 min read Dec 12, 2024Hinojosa Obtains a New EcoVadis Gold Medal with a Score Greater Than 97% of the Companies EvaluatedHinojosa Packaging Group has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for the third consecutive year, achieving with 78 points out of 100 its highest score to date and being placed in the 97th percentile of the best rated companies. The company has experienced sustained growth since has started in 2020 to certify management and positive impact on sustainability, within this internationally recognised platform.
Article3 min read Nov 14, 2024It’s Time to Switch to Environmentally Friendly PackagingBy Mohammed Bashir, London Daily NewsBusinesses can reduce their environmental impact by switching to eco-friendly packaging solutions that safely wrap and protect products during shipping, while contributing to sustainability efforts.
Article2 min read Nov 7, 2024Ahlstrom Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable DevelopmentAhlstrom has announced its membership in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a coalition dedicated to driving sustainability efforts worldwide.
Article2 min read Oct 8, 2024Sofidel Joins Multibank Initiative to Donate Hygiene Products Across the UKCompany donating bathroom paper and kitchen towels to Multibanks in Swansea and London
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024Paper Excellence Group's Lana Wilhelm Receives Women in Forestry Award of ExcellenceLana Wilhelm, Paper Excellence Group's director of Indigenous Relations, has received the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC).
Article2 min read Sep 19, 2024Four-Flap McFlurry Cups Set to Help McDonald’s Boost Packaging RecyclabilityAs it brings its Mini McFlurry format to the United States, McDonald’s is serving both the small and standard sizes of its soft serve dessert in four-flap cups – contributing to its goal of achieving 100% renewable, recycled, or certified materials for its primary guest packaging by the end of 2025.
Article4 min read Sep 19, 2024Global Food Service Packaging Market Set to Surpass USD 202.66 Billion by 2032: Trends and Growth DriversThe global food service packaging market is on a growth trajectory, projected to exceed USD 202.66 billion by 2032, according to industry analysts. This remarkable growth is driven by evolving consumer preferences, the expansion of food delivery services, and increasing environmental concerns. As the food industry adapts to these trends, packaging solutions are becoming a critical aspect of operational efficiency, brand identity, and sustainability.
Article1 min read Sep 10, 2024Metsä Group Extends Entry Submission Deadline for Metsä 2025 Sustainability AwardsAll entries must now be submitted by 30th September
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2024Essity’s Targets to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The roadmap has been developed as part of the U.N. Global Compact’s “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”.
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024Klabin Invests in Infrastructure and Technology for Fire Prevention and ControlCommitted to sustainability, development, and the safety of the communities where it operates, Klabin continuously invests in fire prevention. To address this issue, the Company relies on a structure equipped with an advanced system for monitoring its forests, teams trained for the rapid containment of incidents, and the dissemination of information to raise awareness among the population about the risks and show that prevention is the best approach.
Article1 min read Aug 13, 2024Metsä Group Publishes Updated Green Finance FrameworkFramework continues to support financing or refinancing of group’s environmental objectives
Article3 min read Aug 8, 2024Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsGraphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (the "Company"), a leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today reported second quarter 2024 results.
