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VTT Spinout Elea & Lili Raises €2.5 million to Commercialize Microplastic-Free Superabsorbent Material for Hygiene and Agriculture Applications

Elea & Lili, a deep-tech startup originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.5 million in seed funding to industrialise its patented Cellulose Super Absorbent (CSA™) – a microplastic-free, biodegradable alternative to conventional superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). VTT has transferred the underlying technology and IP to the newly established company.

Novel Technology Invites Producers to unFOLD Sustainability

The following article is excerpted from the March/April issue of Paper360° and is being shared here with AOTC readers interested in sustainable paper and packaging innovations. Access the full article, or the entire March/April issue, on TAPPI's dynamic new knowledge platform, TAPPI OnDemand.

Sustainability with Return on Investment

Is it possible to conserve resources and the environment while reducing production costs?

Best Practices for Controlling Dust at Conveyor Transfer Points

Improving workspace air quality = higher worker morale and safety.

‘Turbocharged’ New Book is a Problem-Solver on the Plant Floor

The Seventh Edition of the Corrugating Defect/Remedy Manual is a must-have resource for corrugators.

Saica in Spain: A Walk Into the Future of Mill Logistics

Paper360° was recently invited to corrugated giant Saica Group’s El Burgo mill near Zaragoza, Spain, where the company has invested in the very latest internal digitalized logistics.

The Paper360º 2023 Top 50 Power List

Paper360 takes a look at who and what is powerful in the pulp, paper, tissue, and corrugating industries .

In case you missed it in TAPPI’s electronic TISSUE360° newsletter

Major tissue industry developments showcase strategic growth and technological advancement across global markets. Key acquisitions include Sofidel's purchase of Royal Paper's US assets and ST Group's expansion in South Carolina, while Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano. Advanced manufacturing technologies lead innovation, with Andritz's first PrimeLineHyTAD machine in China delivering 25% fiber savings and 50% energy reduction, and Essity launching the world's first geothermal-powered tissue machine in New Zealand. These developments present significant benchmarking opportunities for operations managers seeking to optimize production efficiency, reduce operational costs, and implement sustainable technologies that deliver measurable ROI to stakeholders.

Packaging’s New Imperative: Innovation Meets Sustainability

TAPPI Introduction to Printing Course

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