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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners. The awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing.

Sebright Products held an open house at their Shelbyville manufacturing site on September 19th and 20th to celebrate their 40th year in business.

The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement regarding the European Union's Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.

The building houses the head office of Finnish forest industry company Stora Enso and the new design hotel Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, which aims to be the most sustainable hotel in Finland. With the upcoming Museum of Architecture and Design, the area is developing into an exciting new hub of art and design beside the sea.

"This restroom transcends mere functionality, becoming an essential extension of the guest experience that embodies the restaurant's brand and meticulous attention to detail", said Nadia Di Donato, Vice President, Creative Director of Liberty Entertainment Group/Blue Bovine.

Forestry plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of North American ecosystems. Both the United States and Canada have implemented rigorous standards to ensure the sustainability of their forests, benefiting the environment and supporting the paper industry's responsible practices.

In the journey towards sustainable development, the concept of a circular economy has gained significant traction. At the heart of this concept is the idea of reducing waste and continually reusing resources. In the paper industry, circularity is transforming how paper, paper-based packaging , and related products are produced, used, and recycled. Let's look at the circularity of paper products, focusing on packaging, marketing, and consumer goods, highlighting the industry's strides and challenges.

Discover how sustainable paper packaging supports ethical food practices, ensuring your meals are guilt-free from production to disposal.

As people across the globe become more aware of environmental issues, the desire for green products and services is growing. But with all the environmentally friendly claims made around products these days, how can consumers know which claims are accurate and which fall into the category of greenwashing?

DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith's proprietary Circular Design Metrics.

Michigan's forest products industry has hit a new peak, adding $26.5 billion to Michigan's economy, according to new data released by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's recent decisions to stay the Environmental Protection Agency's "Good Neighbor" plan and overturn the longstanding Chevron precedent...

DS Smith Round Wrap is a pioneering multi-pack packaging solution that rounds corners, and it is designed to reduce CO2 emissions when compared to standard corrugated multi-packs. The product solution is fully recyclable, and the curved corners work to reduce the use of shrink film on the pallet.

As to your latest column containing the memories of 'wandering the millsite', it reminds me of coming to work in the 1970's at the world's largest paper mill located in Savannah GA. Not only did it have a huge number of pieces of operating equipment, it was also spread out over a large tract, covering log intake to boxboard converting, with over 5000 employees, they claimed, in this one location.

Generation Z and Millennial consumers are more likely to pay a premium for products that are legitimately sustainable in some way, from materials to packaging to delivery.

While the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports efforts to improve recycling, the legislation lacked provisions to ensure it would not negatively impact highly recycled materials like paper and paper-based packaging.

Millennials and Gen Z are known as "robust samplers," meaning they are accustomed to a risk-free subscription model for media consumption. Think Netflix, Amazon Unlimited, Audible, and Spotify. As it turns out, according to a new report from the American Library Association (ALA), "in the traditional, print-centered book publishing ecosystem, libraries are the place for robust sampling."

New data reveals paper materials are a leading contributor to landfill tonnage, exceeding plastic and food waste.

Winners Celebrated During Reception at 2024 Print Embellishment Conference.

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the packaging industry. First in the UK and Europe, and now US and Canadian brands are moving towards paper-based packaging solutions.

All parties are pleased that they have turned the page on these long-running litigations.

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has announced the release of a new report detailing the results from a newly completed study on the recycling of fiber-based materials with transfer metallic decoration.

Metsä Group's bioproduct mill in Kemi is visited in the documentary film "Once Upon a Time in a Forest", which premiered March 28. In the film there is a discussion between young environmentalists and representatives of Metsä Group. The documentary film follows young environmentalists over a period of more than a year, and the conversation between them and Metsä Group is recorded.

Commits to 100% Natural Forest Free Ambition Across Product Portfolio.

The balance of virgin and recycled fibers in paper and paper-based packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness-or the appearance of it-drives the push towards more recycled fibers, virgin fibers are essential in crafting high-quality, durable, and sustainable paper products.