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Can gribble nibble waste into biofuel?
According to the University of York, researchers and scientists—led by University of York professors Professor Simon McQueen-Mason and Professor Neil Bruce—have discovered a new enzyme that could prove an important step in the quest to turn waste, such as paper, scrap wood and straw, into liquid fuel. As reported on the university's website, the research centers around the destructive power of the tiny, wood-boring marine isopods called "gribble," which historically attacked the timber hulls of seafarers' ships and continue to wreak damage on wooden piers and docks in coastal communities around the world.
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5 Steps: A Clear Path Toward Reliability Improvement
Previously, I have argued that maintenance should be responsible primarily for “equipment reliability” and work in close partnership with operations; that the primary responsibility of operations is “process reliability”; and that engineering would control life cycle cost (LCC). Today, I will suggest how plant management can plan a clear path toward reliability improvements.
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Domtar's Safety Journey
Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from a feature in the just-released Jan/Feb 2019 issue of Paper360°. It is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. For the full article, and to access the entire Jan/Feb issue plus additional online content, visit www.paper360.tappi.org.
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The Future of Sustainability at Pulp and Paper Mills
Metsä Fibre’s Kemi bioproducts mill, set for startup in late 2023. No fossil fuels will be needed in production, and renewable energy will be sold from the mill to external customers. (Photo: Metsä Fibre)
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Europe Aims for 74 Percent Paper Recycling
According to a press release from The European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), Europe's paper industry is targeting an ambitious new goal: 74 percent paper recycling in the EU by 2020.
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Global Development and M&A Investment in the Paper Industry
This article will appear in the upcoming May/June issue of Paper360° magazine. It is being shared here as a special "sneak peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers.
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The AI Challenge: Higher Education in the Age of AI
This article originally appeared on the website of Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center. It is being shared here for Ahead of the Curve readers with an interest in the use of digital media vs. paper media in classrooms.
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Meet the Makers: Q&A with a Sustainable Packaging Designer
This article was originally published in The Circular Newsletter by Smurfit Westrock and on the company's Linked In page. It is being shared here for AOTC readers with an interest in innovative packaging design that supports the circular economy.
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Gratitude in Leadership: Valuing Skilled Work and Lifelong Learning
This article originally appeared as a blog post on the website of Lisa Ryan, CSP. Ryan will be keynote speaker at the 2026 TAPPI Women's Summit in Columbus, OH, on Wednesday, April 29 (co-located with TAPPICon®️). It is being shared here with AOTC readers interested in innovative leadership and workforce development.
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Deep tech startup Reduciner introduces novel technology to turn captured carbon into sustainable fuels
This article was originally published on the News page of VTT, a Finland-based research, development and innovation partner and one of the leading research organizations in Europe. It is being shared here for Ahead of the Curve readers interested in technology that can help manufacturers remain competitive and sustainable.