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Paper Chemistry for New Markets: An Overview, November/December 2023 Paper360º

Paper Chemistry for New Markets: Vendor Perspective, November/December 2023 Paper360º

Mitigating Malodors at Pulp and Paper Production Plants, Paper360º July/August 2024

Trends in China’s Pulp, Paper, and Forestry Industry, Paper360º March/April 2024

The Art of Wastewater: Industrial IoT for Environmental Strategies, Paper360º May/June 2024

Values in Maintenance and Reliability = RESULTS, PART 3, Paper360º November/December 2024

Partnering with Paper for Sustainable Biomaterials, Paper360

Partnering with Paper for Sustainable Biomaterials, Paper360º September/October 2017

Paper Chemistry: What’s New, What’s Next, Paper360º March/

Paper Chemistry: What’s New, What’s Next, Paper360º March/April 2017

Meeting the Future Through Knowledge Sharing and Connection, Paper360º March/April 2023

A true green cover for industrial waste landfills, TAPPI Journal April 2024

ABSTRACT: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States totaled 5,981 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMT CO2eq) in 2020. Of that, GHG emissions by the pulp and paper sector amounted to 35 MMT CO2eq direct emissions and those by industrial waste landfills summed to 7.4 MMT CO2eq direct emissions. Loss of GHG sinks due to change in land use further contributes to the net GHG emissions. Industrial waste landfills are typically required to comply with certain federal and state regulations, including meeting requirements for final cover systems. Conventional final cover systems have included use of soil covers and/or soil-geosynthetic composite covers. An engineered turf cover provides for an excellent “green” alternative final cover system for industrial waste landfills.This paper discusses various sustainability aspects pertaining to use of an engineered turf final cover, including: (i)significantly low carbon footprint associated with the construction of an engineered turf alternative final coverwhen compared to closure using a traditional or prescriptive cover system; (ii) saving valuable soil and land resourc-es; (iii) saving water resources by reduction in its use during and after construction; (iv) reducing impacts associated with borrow areas; and (v) reducing overall carbon footprint. Further, when using an engineered turf cover, opportunities exist for beneficial reuse of land, including development of solar energy. A brief discussion on the potential fordevelopment of solar energy is included.