Article3 min read May 20, 2026Deep tech startup turns captured carbon into sustainable fuels"Since CO is already compatible with existing industrial systems, the solution allows companies to reduce emissions without costly infrastructure changes." — Antti Arasto, VTT
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Join the Lignin ConversationTAPPI’s new Task Force is setting goals and seeking members.
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.
Article1 min read May 15, 2025In Memoriam: TAPPI Member and Fellow, Joseph A. BarsinWe mourn the loss of Joseph Barsin, TAPPI Fellow, and accomplished TAPPI Member since 1985, who passed away in April 2025.
Article1 min read Apr 3, 2025Essity Unveils World-First Tissue Machine Operating on Geothermal SteamEssity on March 12 unveiled the world's first tissue machine operating wholly on geothermal steam at its production facility in Kawerau, New Zealand. The annual CO2 emissions of the plant have been reduced by two-thirds.
Article2 min read Feb 20, 2025Nippon Paper Enters Joint Venture to Produce Bioethanol and Biochemicals from Woody BiomassNippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass.
Article1 min read Jan 16, 2025AF&PA Disappointed in U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity CreditsBy AF&PAThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS releasing final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits.
Article1 min read Dec 10, 2024Metsä Group’s Tissue Paper Transports in Scandinavia Switch to Renewable FuelsSome 40 percent of Metsä Tissue Scandinavia’s outbound transport is powered by HVO or bio-diesel
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Biofuels in lime kilns – Operating experience in the Nordic pulp and paper industry, TAPPI Journal October 2024Application: The documented experience gained from the studied mills using biofuels will facilitate the possible conversion in oth
Article1 min read Aug 23, 2024Production and characterization of furanic bio-oil from Kawayan kiling (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad ex. Wendl) using molten citric acid in an open system, TAPPI Journal August 2024Application: This study explores the production of furanic bio-oil using a relatively new process. It offers an alternative option
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024Flow Link Systems Wins Award for Renewable Energy InitiativesFlow Link Systems (FLS), a Voith subsidiary, is proud to announce that the company has been honored with an award recognizing its commitment to the use of renewable energy in industrial activities. This award underscores FLS's dedication to achieving a low-carbon footprint and promoting ecological sustainability.
Article1 min read Jun 27, 2024Södra to Invest in Bark-Based Tanning Agent ProductionSödra is investing in a production line at Värö which will create a vegetable tanning agent from bark. This new tannin can be used to process leather in a more environmentally friendly way. Scheduled to be commissioned in 2026, the plant will have the capacity to produce tannins for millions of square metres of leather.
Article6 min read Feb 9, 2024Wood Market Dynamics and the Impact on Pulp and Paper: Current TrendsForest owners, regulators, and industry players will all have a vital role to play in shaping the future of the pulp and paper industry.
Article7 min read Oct 23, 2023Case Study: Purified Methanol Plant Offers Opportunity for Pulp MillsSodra plant now produces 5,250 metric tpy of biomethanol as part of the company’s Liquid Forest™ line. The product has properties and quality equal to all types of commercial methanol, opening a host of new market opportunities for Södra.
Article7 min read Oct 9, 2023Opportunities in Bioenergy and the BioeconomyMills can avoid the incineration of paper sludge (top) by converting it into other products, such as green fertilizers.
Article2 min read Mar 1, 2023Value creation by converting pulp mill flue gas streams to green fuels, TAPPI Journal March 2023Application: The study presents an economic evaluation of a power-to-methanol process integrated into a pulp mill environment. The
