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103.5 pounds (47 kilograms) – that’s the average amount of textile waste each American produced in 2018. Things like clothing, footwear, sheets, towels, and pillowcases, even furniture, carpets, and tires contain textiles. What becomes of these textiles when we’re finished with them?

Oy Keskuslaboratorio Ab (KCL) in Espoo, Finland, together with Fiber-X Finland Oy in Lappeenranta, Finland, will combine their service offerings and expertise. At the heart of the collaboration is a vision to promote sustainable development and provide a competitive advantage in the paper, board and biofibre markets.

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Officially launched the operation of a 3.7 MWp plant

Some 40 percent of Metsä Tissue Scandinavia’s outbound transport is powered by HVO or bio-diesel

Don’t worry, there’s help on the way

Decision to be announced in early 2025

Company recognized for its substantial investments, exceeding $1 billion

The packaging industry has made great strides in recent years towards more sustainable recycle-ready packaging. From the development of new mono-material polymer-based packaging materials, and alternative fiber or plant-based packaging, to the application of more advanced recycling technologies, great progress has been made in the journey towards a truly circular economy.

Coca-Cola HBC Austria, DS Smith, and Krones have jointly developed a recyclable, corrugated handle for soft drink multipacks – a solution said to replace around 200 tonnes of plastic shrink wrap annually.