Stora Enso strengthens its focus on specialized pulp grades by investing EUR 38 million in unbleached kraft pulp (UKP) production at its Enocell site in Finland and EUR 42 million in fluff pulp production improvement at its Skutskär site in Sweden. Stora Enso said the investments will support the growing consumer demand for non-bleached renewable […]
Tag Archives: carbon footprint
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Dec
Dec
Recently Stora Enso became a shareholder of PulPac, a Swedish sustainable packaging technology company working to establish Dry Molded Fiber as the next global standard for sustainable packaging, replacing single-use plastics with circular fiber solutions. Dry molding of fibers is a process that uses dry raw materials, while wet molding involves mixing pulp in water […]
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Nov
Nov
In a context where consumer awareness and expectations around packaging are rising, and where climate change is becoming a major concern, FEFCO is proud to present the corrugated cardboard sector’s plan to achieve climate neutrality by the year 2050. This work responds to the EU Green Deal goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% […]
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Nov
Nov
The latest drones in Resolute’s Ontario woodland operations will help the company reduce its carbon footprint, and could even lead to faster forest regeneration after harvesting. Those are just some of the strengths remote piloting systems, or drones, are bringing to work that is traditionally undertaken by planes and helicopters. “Both of which have a […]
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Sep
Sep
Smurfit Kappa has developed a new sustainable eCommerce packaging solution for RareBoots4u, a supplier of classic football boots to many well-known names in world football, including Karim Benzema, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount. RareBoots4u was the brainchild of two 16-year-old boys, Jake Self and Cam Sangster, who turned their passion for football boots into a […]
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Since the beginning of fiscal year 2022, the Voith Group has left no carbon footprint at any of its worldwide locations. The company’s net zero concept comprises four fields of action: increasing the efficiency of its own processes, generating its own regenerative energy, using renewable energy sources, and offsetting the emissions that are currently still […]
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Nov
Nov
At the COP26 in Glasgow, over 100 world leaders pledged to end deforestation by 2030. The countries combine to account for roughly 85 percent of the world’s forests and include China, Brazil, Russia, the United States, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although how this pledge will be enforced remains unclear, this infographic […]
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Oct
Oct
A long-term collaboration between Finnish startup The Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has led to the development of a 100% recyclable paperboard lid for use with takeaway cups. The lid, which is made from fully recyclable dispersion barrier board, is suitable for use with both hot and cold beverages. It […]
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Sep
Sep
Elopak is announcing the more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak eSense. The new Pure-Pak® eSense is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly. It has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio that means the carton can preserve product integrity, safety, and […]
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Dec
Dec
BillerudKorsnäs’ contribution to the low-carbon economy and actions to cut emissions have been recognized by the global environmental non-profit CDP when BillerudKorsnäs today secured a place on the prestigious ‘A-List’ for tackling climate change. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process are widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency. In 2020, more than […]
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