Article1 min read Feb 12, 2026American Packaging Corporation Honored with Achievement in Waste Reduction AwardAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC) has been honored for its outstanding environmental efforts by ITU AbsorbTech® in recognition of significant solid waste reduction. From January 1 to June 30, 2025, APC successfully diverted the following amounts of waste from landfills:
Article1 min read Jan 26, 2026Towards closed water systems in chemical pulp mills: Evaporation of acidic filtrate from ECF bleaching with high chloride content, TAPPI Journal January 2026Application: This study provides new insights into the quality of fractions produced during the evaporation of acidic filtrate from E
Article2 min read Jan 22, 2026Duni Group Behind Munich’s Circular InitiativeThe German city of Munich is taking an important step towards a circular future with the launch of the ReMuc – “Ois im Kreis” project, a new system for reusable food containers. Behind the digital solution is Relevo by Duni, majority-owned by Duni Group.
Article2 min read Jan 1, 2026Voith Wins German Sustainability Award for Closed Recycling Loop of Infinity Press FeltsTechnology company Voith has won the German Sustainability Award for its Infinity +Green press felt and the recycling concept behind it. The 18th annual award ceremony took place on December 5, 2025, in Düsseldorf.
Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025ANDRITZ Starts Up Sludge Drying Plant at Eldorado Brasil CeluloseInternational technology group ANDRITZ, which supplied the technology and developed the new biological sludge drying plant for Eldorado Brasil Celulose’s pulp mill in Três Lagoas, Brazil, celebrated the plant’s successful start of operations. This project represents another step forward in Eldorado’s strategies to transform waste into energy and enhance the environmental efficiency of its operations.
Article3 min read Nov 13, 2025Finnish Bioeconomy Hub Grows Around Metsä Fibre’s Flagship MillIn the Finnish town of Äänekoski, a unique model of industrial symbiosis has taken shape around Metsä Fibre’s bioproduct mill, which started operations in 2017. The mill produces high-quality pulp but also functions as an energy producer and raw material supplier for a growing network of industrial partners.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Kruger Honored with Ecovadis Gold Medal, Now Among World’s Top 5%Kruger Inc., one of the most diversified privately owned manufacturing companies in North America, was honoured with the EcoVadis 2025 Gold Medal. This international ranking assesses the social and environmental responsibility (SER) performance of companies.
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.
Article2 min read Sep 25, 2025Saica Flex Wigan Gains Zero to Landfill CertificateThe Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit.
Article1 min read Sep 9, 2025Sofidel Recognized by CDP 2024 for its Commitment to Climate actionCompany’s supplier engagement on environmental issues also recognized
Article4 min read Sep 9, 2025Energy Efficiency Requires a Comprehensive ApproachPulp and paper mills face mounting pressure to reduce energy costs that can consume 10-40% of manufacturing expenses. This comprehensive guide explores proven strategies for operations managers and R&D leaders, including anaerobic bioreactors that convert organic waste into methane fuel, reverse osmosis membrane technologies for black liquor concentration, thermal compressor optimization for steam systems, and water usage reduction techniques. Leading mills like Stora Enso's Nymolla facility demonstrate how integrated approaches combining waste-to-energy systems with advanced process technologies deliver measurable ROI through reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability performance. These holistic solutions help manufacturing leaders prove tangible value while meeting regulatory requirements and positioning facilities for competitive advantage.
Article2 min read Sep 4, 2025DS Smith and Martins Brewery Partner to Create Sustainable Fibre-Based 6-Packhandle Packaging SolutionThe new 6-packhandle packaging solution is designed to create a memorable experience and enhance the purchasing and ‘unboxing’ experience of the brewery’s customers. The unpacking process is designed to be simple, and the corrugated cardboard solution has a clever folding system for the creation of six individual beer compartments. As a part of its fun factor, the brewery has placed a range of mathematical puzzles inside the packaging for customers to explore and as a part of the brand’s sociable ethos.
Article1 min read Sep 4, 2025The Xunta de Galicia Grants the Integrated Environmental Authorization to Ence’s Recycled Fiber Bioplant in As PontesThe Xunta de Galicia has granted the Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA) to Ence’s bleached recycled fiber bioplant in As Pontes (A Coruña), as detailed in the Official Gazette of Galicia. This represents a strategic step for the company in driving forward this initiative, which was declared a strategic industrial project by the Xunta de Galicia in 2023.
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 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, 2025Vetain Utilizes Sonoco’s Paper-End Can for Vegan Protein ProductsVegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025Mondi Constructing New Biomass Power Plant at Its Pulp and Paper Mill in SlovakiaMondi recently announced the construction of a new biomass power plant at its integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The new power plant will replace the existing bark boiler and is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025The 2024 Paper Recycling Rate Numbers Are In!Paper recycling works, and it works every day. In 2024 alone, we recycled around 46 million tons of paper in the U.S. That’s 125,000 tons every day being turned into things like cardboard boxes, paper packaging and toilet paper.
Article5 min read Aug 21, 2025Interfor Reports Q2’25 ResultsInterfor Corporation (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) recorded net earnings in Q2’25 of $11.1 million, or $0.22 per share, compared to a net loss of $35.1 million, or $0.68 per share in Q1’25 and a net loss of $75.8 million, or $1.47 per share in Q2’24.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Tumut Mill Earns 2025 Award for Sustainability LeadershipThe pulp and paper team at the Tumut mill has been honored with the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the 2025 Business Snowy Valleys Awards.
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.
Article3 min read Jul 24, 2025Everllence Cuts Emissions from Own Production by 63 %Everllence has made its corporate responsibility transparent with the publication of its sustainability report for financial year 2024. The report shows concrete progress, including a 63 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from its own global production, compared to 2018.
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Valmet to Deliver Biomass Boiler and Flue Gas Cleaning System to Saica Group in SpainValmet has received an order from Saica Group to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system for its plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain. The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.
Article11 min read Jul 17, 2025Amazon Continues Progress on Waste Diversion, Packaging ReductionAmazon claims four guiding principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence and long-term thinking.
