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by AF & PA
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced that 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. That amounts to about 46 million tons of paper or 126,000 tons per day.

Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) reported third quarter 2024 earnings.

IntegoBag serves as an alternative to traditional paper bags that use a separate film barrier. By integrating barrier coatings directly into the bag, Mondi’s IntegoBag simplifies recycling while effectively transporting building materials and extending product shelf life.

Valmet will deliver a Valmet Exergy Pre-evaporator for the Mercer Rosenthal mill in Germany. The solution increases the mill’s energy efficiency and brings savings in the feedwater treatment. The new system is planned to be taken into operation during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Voith successfully installed three CleanLine Extract4D cleaning systems for fabrics in the dryer section of a Canadian manufacturer for lightweight packaging and bogus paper. The implementation of the precise technology represents a major step forward in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the customer’s production processes.

Valmet will supply a complete papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders with services and a comprehensive automation solution package to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades. The start-up is scheduled for 2026.

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.

The global paper packaging materials market is set for strong expansion, driven by increasing consumer awareness of environmental sustainability, stricter regulatory mandates, and rising adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions across multiple industries. According to a recent industry report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decade.