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How to Recycle Paper During the Holiday Season

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Thursday, December 9, 2021 - Member
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Question: Can I recycle wrapping paper, cards, cards with glitter and other paper items during the holidays?
 
Kemira Selected as Primary Chemical Supplier for Cascades’ New Recycled Board Mill in North America
Kemira has been selected as the primary chemical supplier for Cascades’ new recycled board mill in North America. Cascades, a Canadian-based leading producer of sustainable packaging solutions, is converting their Bear Island mill in Virginia, US, to a containerboard machine that will produce lightweight 100% recycled linerboard and medium grades for the North American market.  
 
AFT Supplying POM System to Sappi Board Mill in South Africa
Sappi has selected AFT to add new POM® Technology to their approach flow system at Ngodwana’s linerboard machine. The system will work with a kraft/recycle furnish mix on the mill’s nearly 700 tpd containerboard system.
 
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Acquires Sustana Group
Blackstone on Dec. 2 announced that funds managed by its Blackstone Tactical Opportunities business ("Blackstone") have acquired Sustana Group from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.
 
Paper Excellence Completes $3 Billion Acquisition of Domtar
The Paper Excellence Group announced the successful closing of its previously-announced acquisition of Domtar. The acquisition further establishes Paper Excellence Group as an industry leader, significantly broadening its global reach and expanding its product range to include airlaid nonwovens and containerboard, in addition to significantly increased pulp and paper production.
 
OneFortyOne to Invest $11 Million Dollars in its Kaituna Sawmill
OneFortyOne has committed to invest $11 million dollars in its Kaituna Sawmill over the next three years.
 
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From The Experts
Leading Paper Manufacturers Rely on Voith Expertise for Resource-Efficient Rebuilds and Optimization Projects to Boost Competitiveness
With its full-line supplier approach, Voith Paper strengthens position as partner of choice for extensive rebuilds and customized optimization projects. Shifting consumer demands, tougher environmental regulations and ongoing supply chain issues with raw materials have combined to create a perfect storm in the paper industry.
 
Merichem Company
Market Roundup
Sonoco-Alcore to Increase Tube & Core Prices in the EMEA Region
Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. announced that due to continued inflationary pressure on the business, it will raise prices by 10 percent on all tube and core grades sold in the Company’s EMEA regions. The increase will be effective for all shipments made on or after the 13th December 2021.
 
China Paper Sector Posts Growth This Year
The paper industry in China showed an increase in income and profits In January-October of the current year, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Informatization.
 
UPG Unified Purchasing Group
Pulp & Paper
ANDRITZ to Supply Two Tissue Machines and Stock Preparation Systems to Liansheng Pulp and Paper in Fujian, China
The two CrescentFormer tissue machines of type PrimeLineTM W 2000 have a design speed of 2,000 m/min and a working width of 5.65 m. Both are equipped with a large suction press and a PrimeDry Steel Yankee.
 
Canfor Pulp Announces Production Curtailments in Response to Supply Chain Challenges
Canfor Pulp Products has announced temporary NBSK and BCTMP production reductions at Northwood Pulp and Taylor Pulp in response to the significant transportation interruptions being experienced in British Columbia (BC).
 
Red Leaf Pulp Awarded $3.8 Million to Commercialize Non-Wood Pulping Technology
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has awarded Red Leaf Pulp Ltd. $3.8 million to commercialize an innovative pulping technology using wheat straw and other sustainable agricultural resources along with wood-based pulp in traditional applications.
 
Paper Excellence Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Catalyst Paper tiskwat Mill
Paper Excellence announced the indefinite curtailment of operations at its Catalyst Paper tiskwat mill in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
 
X-Rite Pantone
Containerboard/Packaging
PCMC Opens New Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) announced the opening of a new Packaging Innovation Center, located at its headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin (USA). The multi-purpose space is more than 4,700 square feet and will serve as a hub for demonstrations, training, education, industry trials, and research and development.
 
Pro-Gest to Start Up New Corrugated Plant in Italy
According to Euwid, Pro-Gest plans to build a new corrugated board and packaging plant in Italy which will start up in January 2022. Pro-Gest's new site will have a capacity of 250 million m² of corrugated board annually.
 
AFT Supplying POM System to Sappi Board Mill in South Africa
Sappi has selected AFT to add new POM® Technology to their approach flow system at Ngodwana’s linerboard machine. The system will work with a kraft/recycle furnish mix on the mill’s nearly 700 tpd containerboard system.
 
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New Products
Stora Enso Introduces Portfolio for Bio-Based, Recyclable Packaging Foam
Stora Enso announced an expansion of its packaging offering with a new portfolio of bio-based foams from wood. The products are fully recyclable and can be used for protective and thermal packaging.
 
Engraving Solutions Presents LIME and SEWN, Two New Embossing Solutions for Premium and Entry Level Products
Engraving Solutions, a Körber Group company specializing in the design and engraving of embossing rolls for tissue products, presents two new solutions for premium and entry level products: LIME and SEWN.
 
Michelman Inc.
Sustainability
Single-use Packaging is a Sustainable Choice for Society, the Science Says So
Studies show that single use paper-based packaging has lower carbon and freshwater impacts than reusable systems because of the energy and water needed to wash and dry foodservice tableware.
 
International Paper Receives SBTi Approval for its Science-Based Carbon Reduction Target
International Paper recently announced our 35% Greenhouse Gas reduction target has been approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
 
Mondi’s Paper for Pallet Wrapping Shows Lower Climate Impact
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its new paper pallet wrapping innovation, Advantage StretchWrap, with conventional plastic stretch film wrapping. The full study was conducted by an external consultancy, is ISO-compliant, and includes an external critical review.
 
People
Rayonier Advanced Materials Elects Vito Consiglio as President and CEO; Paul Boynton to Retire
Rayonier Advanced Materials announced that its Board of Directors elected Vito J. Consiglio to succeed Paul G. Boynton as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective January 1, 2022.
 
In Memoriam: Jon Kerr
Jonathan Charles Kerr of Loveland, OH, passed away on November 17, 2021. Kerr was a TAPPI Fellow and the 2015 recipient of TAPPI’s Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award. He was the beloved husband of Denice Duane Kerr, loving father of Emily (Nicholas) Keller and Andrew Kerr (Kimberly Wetzel), and adoring grandfather of Theodore Jonathan Keller.
 
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TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit: Not Just Another Career Fair
Save money on recruiting and get to know potential new hires at the TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit; meet face-to-face with qualified interns and co-op candidates.
 
Mills Look for Solutions at TAPPICon 2022
Reach key influencers as an exhibitor at this global event.
 
All New TAPPI NANO Webinar: Wood Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies
Register today for the Wood Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies webinar held Monday, December 13th 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST).
 
In Memoriam: TAPPI Fellow, Jon Kerr (2006)
TAPPI honors TAPPI Fellow (2006) and member (1981): Jonathan Charles Kerr
 
Ready to Take Your Papermaking Expertise to the Next Level?
Learn to use functional additives to stand out from your competition.
 
New Extended Deadline of December 17 to Join Training that Can Help You Build a Foundation of Knowledge in a Growing Industry!
TAPPI’s Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology Course in January helps you understand how all the major processes in operations fit together.
 
Tackle Common Problems with Essential Training at TAPPI’s Kraft Recovery Operations Course in January.
Learn ways to address evaporator fouling, scaling and lime kiln ringing and more with a large panel of instructors.
 
Use Mentor Match to Network in the New Normal
Reach out and find a mentor or protégé. Use TAPPI Connect’s Mentor Match to meet and stay connected virtually.
 
TAPPI Industry Career Center: CertainTeed Seeks a Plant Manager
CertainTeed is looking for applications to fill the position of Plant Manager in Russellville, Alabama. Are you interested? If so, apply today.
 
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