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Mills elsewhere average over 90% recycled furnish when they recycle. In North America, the average is just 64%.

The story of the containerboard market this year has been one of consolidation and closures as North America, in particular, has faced persistent weak box demand.

 

Impermea Materials, the advanced materials division of DetraPel, Inc., and INX International Ink Co. announced an exclusive strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialization of PFAS-free, high-performance barrier coatings for packaging.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa, with the installation of a new turbine in the site’s power plant. The mill is now able to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency. 

Built for performance and sustainability, the new trays combine renewable moulded wood fibre with barrier film to offer shelf life protection and recyclability. Industrial testing with selected customers is now underway, targeting applications such as meat, poultry, fish and ready meal packaging.  

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, announces the opening of its new warehouse in Nuevo León, Mexico. This strategic expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting filtration customers throughout Mexico by enabling quicker lead times, lowering capital expenditures, accelerating time-to-market, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. 

Newly available in North America and made with a dual emphasis on functionality and sustainability, Sonoco’s new Paper Can, featuring a paper bottom is made from 100% recycled fiber, with up to 90% sourced from post-consumer materials.