The ecological transformation project of the Grand-Couronne paper manufacturing site in France, formerly Chapelle-Darblay, has reached a new stage in its implementation with the takeover of the operational management of the site by Fiber Excellence. Veolia, a major partner in the project, is committed to ensuring the supply of recycled paper and cardboard for the […]
Tag Archives: circular economy
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Dec
Dec
DS Smith Plc recently announced that Miles Roberts has informed the Company of his intention, following 13 years with the Company, to retire from the Board and from his role as CEO. It is intended that Miles’ formal notice period will start on 1 December 2024, which means that he would retire from the Board […]
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4evergreen alliance moves from guidance to action at Annual Conference: “The Pathway to Circularity”
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Nov
Nov
More than 150 people joined in Brussels and online to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of 4evergreen at a conference recognizing the alliance’s achievements so far and exploring how to maximize industry uptake of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox. “After three years of intense work, we have a set of resources that is open to everyone”, said Hans […]
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Nov
Nov
Progroup will acquire the site of the Stockstadt mill from Sappi and redevelop it for corrugated case material production. Representatives of Progroup AG and Sappi Stockstadt GmbH signed a contract to take over the paper and pulp mill site. The traditional paper site offers the successful family business Progroup the opportunity to design another site […]
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Aug
Aug
The proposed EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) aims to tackle the problem of growing packaging waste. One of the targets is to make all packaging recyclable by 2030. To support sack kraft paper producers, paper sack converters and fillers to maximise the recyclability of all paper sacks placed on the market, EUROSAC […]
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Jun
Jun
The Cartogal packaging plant located in the town of A Pobra do Caramiñal, in Galicia, Spain, will soon see an increase in size, production and storage capacity after a milestone investment of 11.35 million euros, according to DS Smith. The major investment and expansion plans aim to improve service to customers, as well as to […]
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Jun
Jun
Kemira has once again achieved the Platinum level rating for its sustainability performance by EcoVadis, the global sustainability rating platform, for the third consecutive year. Kemira remains among the top 1% of companies rated worldwide, with a score increase of 2 points to 80/100 (compared to 78/100 in 2022) due to its progress in sustainable […]
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Feb
Feb
Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute (“GEI”) agreed to begin trilateral consideration of the first commercial production of cellulosic bioethanol from woody biomass in Japan and its development into bio-chemical products. Bioethanol is currently attracting attention in countries worldwide striving for carbon-neutral societies as a renewable energy source and as feedstock for […]
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Jan
Jan
Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring Contract Pack & Fulfilment is set to kick off the packaging industry’s 2023 with a bang, after it announced the first batch of speakers hosting talks at the triple-bill event. The timetable of talks, spread across three stages throughout the event at Birmingham NEC on 15 & 16 February, brings […]
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Dec
Dec
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has worked with FRESH!PACKING, to design an innovative cooler bag, to protect and transport chilled or frozen goods home by consumers. The Fresh!Bag outer layer is entirely made from Mondi’s durable kraft paper replacing the traditionally used unrecyclable, multi-material packaging while improving cooling protection by up […]
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