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Ford goes further with renewable nanomaterials
The following article will appear in the May/June issue of Paper360°, and is offered as a special "sneak peek" for AoTC readers. To hear Dr. Kiziltas' keynote presentation, attend the TAPPI Nano Conference.
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NCASI: The Past, Present, and Future of Clean Air and Water
As we begin celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI), it seems appropriate to take stock of the history of the organization and the role it has played in helping the North American forest products industry identify and mitigate its effects on the environment.
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How Rolland Uses Sustainability to Spread the Word About Paper
When it comes to the modern office, many people think going "paperless" is one way to reduce their environmental impact and save money. On closer examination, however, paperless is not necessarily a realistic or a "greener" option; in fact, a careful approach to paper sourcing can be better—not only for our planet, but for a company's bottom line.
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RISI's 2018 Power List: Sneak Peek
The year marks the 11th Top 50 Power List. In this exclusive Ahead of the Curve sneak peek, we give you a glimpse of the top players. The full list appears only in Paper360°'s July/August issue, which is due to hit desktops this week in both print and electronic versions.
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Driving' Innovation in Biomaterials: The Biofore Concept Car
Looking around the average home, school, office, or hospital, you will find scores of everyday items made in full or part from renewable forest products-based materials. But have you thought about checking the garage?
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Congratulations, You're a Reliability Engineer: Now What? Part 2: Maintenance Management Concept
So you spent four or five years becoming competent in your profession (or maybe even 25 to 30 years). You saw a job opening for a reliability engineer and it looked like a good fit, so you applied, interviewed, and got it—only to find out that your company does not really define what a reliability engineer is. Now what do you do?
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Not Just Paper… A Look at Alternative Uses for Wood Fiber
There's a common misconception that wood fiber is solely used to create paper and paper products. But this versatile material has plenty of other uses and can turn up in the most unlikely of places—pharmaceuticals, cellophane, sponges, even sausage casings. With many traditional products being scrutinized for their environmental impact, manufacturers and retailers are increasingly turning towards wood-based materials to provide a more sustainable alternative. Here are just five.
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Will Paper Come Back to the Future?
A Pew (Washington, DC) survey on science and technology from earlier in the decade found that there's one area where often pessimistic US. citizens (according to the results of other polls about the future) claim they see a "brighter" future: More than 60 percent of Americans think our future will be at least partly free of paper.
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Europe Aims for 74 Percent Paper Recycling
The success of TAPPI's annual PaperCon event is largely due to the working professionals who plan the technical program. These volunteer leaders rely on their industry experience to create a program that actively addresses the critical issues attendees face on their jobs every day. We're pleased to offer a series of interviews with these leaders, to bring their expertise to a wider audience through Ahead of the Curve.
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Modern Communication Technologies Driving Changes in Analog and Digital Printing
The role of print is changing due to the impact of the Internet and mobile connectivity on the way businesses and individuals communicate and access information. This affects traditional printing (changing expectations of speed, relevance, and degree of interactivity) and is driving growth in digital printing.