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My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla
Prakash Malla shares his inspiring 26-year journey with TAPPI, from joining in 1992 to leading the comprehensive update of the essential pigments reference book for paper and paperboard manufacturing. As a veteran industry professional who progressed through technical program committees to division chair roles, Malla demonstrates how experienced leaders can leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities to advance pigment technology knowledge while giving back to the profession. His updated book addresses critical advances in pigment formulations, binder combinations, and cost optimization strategies, serving process engineers, coating superintendents, and paper industry professionals seeking cutting-edge technical expertise and leadership development through professional association engagement.
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Recycling Multilayer Plastic Packaging by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation Webinar
TAPPI presents advanced plastic recycling research through STRAP (Solvent Targeted Recovery and Precipitation), a breakthrough process that recovers high-quality resins from difficult-to-recycle multilayer packaging films. Professor Reid Van Lehn demonstrates how computational modeling guides selective solvent choice to dissolve specific polymer components while maintaining chemical purity. The process achieves 70% lower energy requirements compared to virgin resin production, targeting pilot-scale operations by 2026 with commercial implementation planned for 2028-2029. This physical dissolution method offers sustainable alternatives for packaging waste streams that cannot be mechanically recycled, providing leadership insights for operations managers pursuing advanced recycling technologies and ROI-driven sustainability initiatives.
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My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla Social Video
TAPPI membership offers young professionals an exceptional platform for networking, technical skill development, and leadership growth within the pulp and paper industry. This testimonial highlights how TAPPI creates opportunities for early-career engineers and analysts to build valuable industry connections, enhance their professional capabilities, and advance their careers through meaningful engagement. For young professionals seeking to establish themselves in the industry, TAPPI provides the essential foundation for giving back to the profession while developing crucial leadership skills. The organization's comprehensive approach to professional development makes it an invaluable investment for those starting their careers in pulp, paper, and corrugated manufacturing sectors.
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The Ideal Team Player: Cultivating High-Performance Teams in the Pulp & Paper Industry
Learn to build high-performing teams in the pulp and paper industry using Patrick Lencioni's proven three-virtue framework: humble, hungry, and people smart. This comprehensive webinar reveals practical assessment tools, structured interview questions, and coaching strategies that mid-career professionals need to enhance team dynamics, reduce hiring mistakes, and drive operational excellence. Discover how to identify ideal team players, address common team challenges like communication gaps and misaligned goals, and create accountability systems that boost retention and performance. Gain actionable insights from real industry examples and access free resources to immediately improve your team leadership effectiveness.
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The Likeability Trap sponsored by the WIN Career Catalyst Committee
Join TAPPI's Women in Industry virtual book club discussion featuring journalist Alicia Menendez, author of The Likeability Trap. This professional development session explores how young engineers and analysts can navigate workplace expectations while maintaining authenticity. Menendez shares practical strategies for handling critical feedback, building genuine professional relationships, and advancing leadership skills without compromising personal values. The discussion covers real-world scenarios including managing perceptions, asking for promotions confidently, and creating supportive networks. Perfect for early-career professionals seeking mentorship insights and leadership development opportunities in technical industries.
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Eupidio Scopel - My TAPPI Story
Graduate student shares how TAPPI's Nano Division transformed her career trajectory by combining her passion for nanotechnology with renewable materials research. Through mentorship from former student division members, she discovered networking opportunities and leadership development within the nanocellulose community. Now serving as vice co-chair of the student committee, she actively builds essential leadership skills while staying current with nano renewable materials trends. Her experience demonstrates how TAPPI membership provides young professionals with hands-on leadership roles, technical knowledge advancement, and meaningful industry connections that support career growth in emerging materials technology sectors.
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The Likeability Trap sponsored by the WIN Career Catalyst Committee
TAPPI's Women in Industry Career Catalyst Committee hosted a virtual book club featuring journalist Alicia Menendez discussing her book 'The Likeability Trap.' This exclusive session explored how mid-career professionals can navigate workplace authenticity without compromising leadership effectiveness. Menendez shared strategic insights on reframing subjective feedback, focusing on results-driven communication, and building supportive professional networks. The discussion addressed common challenges including managing team dynamics, proving ROI to employers, and balancing people-pleasing tendencies with authentic leadership. Participants gained practical tools for career advancement, including techniques for handling pushy feedback, establishing clear work objectives, and creating safety through collective action, directly supporting professional development goals and leadership pipeline advancement.
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Corrugated Containers Waste Management - Spanish version
Manejo de Desperdicio de Contenedores Corrugados Serie Completa
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PIMA Innovation and Leadership Series 5:
Mill Manager's Panel: Evolving Mill Culture from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age