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Will Sustainability Disrupt Barrier Coating Manufacturing?
According to a recent Smithers Pira report, sustainability efforts are having a major effect on barrier coating technologies.
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Make PAPER Part of the Celebration
Throughout the year, the editors of Ahead of the Curve strive to bring you articles about paper technologies, trends, scientific developments, new markets and products—a variety of interesting news to help you succeed in your career.
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5 Trends Changing the Future of Corrugated Packaging
The global corrugated packaging market is growing faster than expected, confounding some predictions that forecast a slowdown in corrugated consumption, although recently grounded expectations are not as bullish as some fringe predictions circa mid-2018. A downturn in demand in China and the banning of contaminated recycled paper stocks has not fully materialized yet, either.
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Unlocking Product Potential with Renewable Nanomaterials
The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the March/April issue of Paper360° and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it.
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Paper Archives Bring Distillery Back to Life
If it weren't for paper archives, Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, TN would be nothing but a memory. This recent post on the Newsroom page of Domtar Paper Company (https://newsroom.domtar.com/paper-archives-distillery/) illustrates how paper can play a pivotal role in reconstructing history.
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A Strong Family Business Perseveres
This article is from the most recent issue of Tissue360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. To view the entire issue, visit https://www.tissue360-digital.com.)
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What is the Most Valuable Piece of Paper?
How long does it take to make a piece of paper? Well, in 2011, the world's largest, fastest woodfree-producing paper machine was started-up at the Zhanjiang Chenming mill in China. In November 2012, the recorded speed on the Valmet machine was 1,808 m/min. That's FAST! But at this time of year, we're likely to be thinking of a certain piece of paper that takes most people at least FOUR YEARS to make, but which may be the single most valuable piece of paper they ever own: a diploma.
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Europe Invests Billions in Bioeconomy
With growing global backlash again fossil-fuel dependence—for both environmental sustainability and political stability—the formation of a robust bioeconomy has moved from idea to reality. Taking the lead on bioeconomy development, European scientific, academic, and governmental communities have worked together to create a partnership worth more than US$4 billion.
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Facing the Market
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the May/June issue of Paper360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. Find the complete article at www.paper360.tappi.org.)
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Paper Cups: A Responsible Consumer Choice
Enjoying a cup of coffee or tea on the go can help make our busy lifestyles a little more tolerable. It affords busy parents a moment of nirvana as they rush to deliver kids to school and get to work on time, and provides everyone the option to enjoy their beverage of choice even if they don't have time to finish it in store. The facts support a compelling case that the makers of paper cups—the paper and wood products industry—have a long commitment to sustainable business practices that protect the environment, spur innovation and advance recycling.