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To Canfor, Pulp Is Much More than a Commodity
The following is an excerpt from the Sept/Oct issue of Paper360°, and is offered here as a special “sneak peek” for Ahead of the Curve readers. For the full article, the latest issue of Paper360°, and much more content, visit www.tappi.paper360.org.
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Safety: A Call to Action
During the recent Pulp & Paper Safety Association (PPSA) meeting in San Antonio, TX, a Call to Action Panel discussed the possibility of what could be seen as a sea change in the safety arena: to stop using the recordable incident rate as the be all and end all of how to judge safety performance.
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Sustainability Push Is Leading To Packaging Materials Transition
Making packaging more sustainable through the use of new and transitioning materials is a significant industry trend, according to new research, which reveals that the force and influence of users and consumers in the market is increasing dramatically. This is driving demand for choice, functionality, quality, and environmental sustainability in packaging. In response to sustainability concerns, industry leaders, brand owners and retailers are making a significant proportion of packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable, as well as increasing the use of recycled content.
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UMaine Earns Three Guinness World Records With 3-D Printer
What might you wish to bring if you were going to be marooned on a deserted island? If you had the space—and a very long extension cord—you may want to stop at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and ask to borrow their 3D printer. In October, the UMaine Composites Center was awarded three Guinness World Records: the world’s largest prototype polymer 3D printer, largest solid 3D-printed object, and largest 3D-printed boat.
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Finnish Forest Companies and IT Leaders Plant a SEED
Finnish IT and forest companies plan to begin working in close cooperation to position their facilities as a platform for innovation. The following information was first published in November on the blog of VTT, a research and development organization that operates under the mandate of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy.
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What is E-Media Doing to our Health?
The following article first appeared on the blog page of Two Sides North America, a global initiative by companies from the graphic communications industry (including forestry, pulp, and paper) to promote the sustainability of that industry and dispel common environmental misconceptions.
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Emerging Asia-Pacific Region Drives Cartonboard Growth
The cartonboard packaging industry had a market value exceeding US$110 billion in 2018 and will experience high growth at the end-user level, approaching US$150 billion in 2024. This growth is driven by growing demand in emerging regions, especially Asia-Pacific. This region is requiring an additional 11 million metric tons of material, worth over US$20 billion at current prices and exchange rates, to meet this demand.
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Outlook 2019: The Trade War Threat Looms
Editor's note: This article is an excerpt of a feature in the upcoming issue of Paper360°, which will be available later this month. It is offered here as a special "sneak peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers. For the complete article and more, visit paper360.tappi.org.
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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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OSHA, EPA, USDA: How Are They Affected By The Government Shutdown?
At midnight (EST) on Saturday, December 22, the United States began what has become the longest government shutdown in US history. Until the shutdown ends, the pause in funding will affect about a quarter of government activities, with about 800,00 employees on furlough or working without pay. These include Federal corrections officers, FDA food inspectors, NASA employees, TSA staff, Border Patrol staff, census staff, National Park Service staff, members of the Coast Guard, and Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. How will this affect some of the agencies most familiar to those in the forest products industries?