Ahead of the Curve Archive

For Safety, Sylvamo Puts People Before Paper

11 Feb 2026 This article will appear in the forthcoming Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Paper360°, TAPPI's flagship member magazine. It is being excerpted here as a special "sneak peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers with an interest in industry safety. Access Paper360° issue archives online.

Love Paper Week Celebrates Paper & Sustainability

04 Feb 2026 This article has been prepared with resources provided by lovepaperweekna.org and is being shared with Ahead of the Curve readers interested in celebrating paper. Find more—including free downloadable resources—at the website.

Safer Receipt Paper from Wood

12 Jan 2026 This article originally appeared as a news release on EurekaAlert, and is being shared here with Ahead of the Curve readers interested in innovations and new technologies fueling the pulp, paper, and packaging industries.

A Modern Guide to Curbside Recycling

12 Jan 2026 This article was recently published on the blog page of Domtar, a global leader in the production of pulp, paper, and packaging. It is excerpted here for Ahead of the Curve readers interested in recycling and sustainability.

What Does China’s Capacity Surge Mean for Global Competitiveness?

11 Jan 2026 "China’s build-out is reshaping competitive dynamics across nearly every major pulp and paper grade. As Chinese output grows... exporters in North America and Europe are increasingly challenged in markets they once dominated." —RESOURCEWISE

What Does China’s Capacity Surge Mean for Global Competitiveness?

10 Jan 2026 "China’s build-out is reshaping competitive dynamics across nearly every major pulp and paper grade. As Chinese output grows... exporters in North America and Europe are increasingly challenged in markets they once dominated." —RESOURCEWISE

The State of Canadian Forests

10 Jan 2026 "Canada leads the world in third-party sustainable forest certification. As of 2023 end of year, 173 million hectares were certified to the three sustainable forest management certification programs in use in Canada." — Two Sides NA

Larry Montague: Leadership and Legacy

11 Dec 2025 The following article was first published in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of Paper360°, TAPPI's membership magazine. It is being shared here for readers interested in the future of TAPPI.

The US Pulp & Paper Industry at a Crossroads: Can it Lead the Bioeconomy?

10 Dec 2025 This article is excerpted from the October 2025 issue of TAPPI Journal, TAPPI's flagship research publication. It is being shared here with AOTC readers with an interest in the future of a sustainable pulp and paper industry.

4 High-Value Applications for Lignin

19 Nov 2025 This article was originally published as part of "The Lux Take," the blog page for Lux Research, which delivers research and advisory to industry leaders on novel sciences, emerging technology, and consumer trends. It is excerpted here for Ahead of the Curve readers interested in future-forward uses for lignin and other forest products.