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Paper shortage hits American retailers when they need it most
[This article was originally published September 24, 2021, in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette. It is publicly available at the Post-Gazette website, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it.]
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Check Out 2021’s Top 5 Episodes of ‘Better Together’
Welcome to 2022—a year that is already promising challenges and change for the pulp, paper, and packaging industries. While we’re still basking in that New Year glow and writing “2021” on all our checks, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest hits of the past year. No, these are not Billboard chart-toppers or Broadway spectaculars; instead, we have rounded up the five most downloaded episodes of our industry podcast, “Better Together: Conversations with Innovative Leaders.” To make sure you’re leaving 2021 on a high note, check out these episodes you may have missed—and subscribe to the podcast for fresh new monthly content in 2022.
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A Papermakers’ Last-Minute Gift Guide
Each year through the month of December, we are inundated with articles touting “the perfect gift for…” every type of person on your shopping list. This year, why not give them the perfect gift FROM… a papermaker!
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Creating a National Bipartisan Forest Products Workforce Council
This article will appear in the forthcoming September/October 2025 issue of Paper360°, which contains exclusive content addressing our industry's workforce issues. It is being shared here as a special "sneak preview" for AOTC readers. Bookmark Paper360.TAPPI.org to access the issue as soon as it is released.
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Summit Seeks to #Accelerate Action
Much of the following article was first published on the International Women's Day website. It is being shared here with AOTC readers interested in empowering women in the pulp, paper, and packaging industries or in attending the upcoming TAPPI WIN Women's Summit on Monday, October 20.
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4 High-Value Applications for Lignin
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.
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Paper vs. Digital: Save a Tree and Print It Out
This article was originally published by the Paper & Packaging Board (P&PB) on its web page for "How Life Unfolds," a promotional campaign authorized by federal legislation to help stem the decline of paper use and increase the demand for paper-based packaging. It is shared for AOTC readers with an interest in the sustainability of paper products. Ever seen, tucked on the bottom of a printable PDF or in an email signature, something along the lines of “Save a tree—think before you print”?
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New Technology for Corrugated
This article is excerpted from a feature in the most recent issue of Paper360° and is being shared here for AOTC readers who may have missed it. Access the complete July/August issue to read the full article and much more.
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The Great Magazine Comeback: Remembering the Appeal of Print
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that intends to hold brand owners, licensees, importers, and distributors accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially the take-back, recycling, and final disposal. This strategy aims to incentivize producers to design environmentally friendly products by making them responsible for the costs associated with the end-of-life management of their products.
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Why Your Students Should Read Books, Not Screens
While observing classrooms, it’s common for me to see students staring at screens during independent reading time. Chromebooks, mainly, but also tablets and, in some cases, even phones.