http://www.risi.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usWed, 8 Feb 2012 14:43:51 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risi.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risi.com14428Visit www.risi.comhttp://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Stora-Enso-ranked-as-sector-leader-by-Forest-Footprint-Disclosure-r.html?source=rssStora Enso has been rated as sector leader in the Forest Footprint Disclosure (FFD) Review for 2011 published in London. This recognition rewards the company for managing and transparently reporting its forest footprint.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Stora-Enso-ranked-as-sector-leader-by-Forest-Footprint-Disclosure-r.html?source=rssWed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Rengo-completes-biomass-incineration-facility-at-its-Tonegawa-packaging-operations.html?source=rssRengo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kita-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Kiyoshi Otsubo) announces that it has recently completed a biomass incineration facility at its Tonegawa Division (Bando-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture). Rengo places great importance on environmental protection as a guiding principle of its corporate activities, and is promoting initiatives for environmental preservation, including the new incineration facility. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Rengo-completes-biomass-incineration-facility-at-its-Tonegawa-packaging-operations.html?source=rssTue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Oasis-Brands-invites-US-grocery-industry-to-partner-on-auditing-sustainability-of-tissue-products-from-Asia-Pulp-Paper-in-Indonesia.html?source=rssOasis Brands has issued an open invitation to leading US grocery chains to participate in an independent sustainability audit of the key tissue products it supplies to the US market from Indonesia. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Oasis-Brands-invites-US-grocery-industry-to-partner-on-auditing-sustainability-of-tissue-products-from-Asia-Pulp-Paper-in-Indonesia.html?source=rssTue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/CPI-briefs-UK-MPs-on-strategies-for-the-paper-industry-to-create-a-low-carbon-bio-economy.html?source=rssDavid Workman, CPI Director General, has released his latest briefing to MPs, outlining the action CPI believes government needs to consider to tackle some key industry issues.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/CPI-briefs-UK-MPs-on-strategies-for-the-paper-industry-to-create-a-low-carbon-bio-economy.html?source=rssMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Emerald-Brand-tree-free-tissue-products-made-of-bagasse-receive-Canopy-rating.html?source=rssParadigm Group, a leader in environmentally friendly office, break room and disposable products for businesses, announces that its Emerald Brand tree free paper products have received a rating of "Environmentally Improved" from Canopy - a leading advocacy group for sustainable paper products in North America. Emerald's tree free tissues are the first of their kind in Canopy's database of environmentally preferable paper products available in the North American marketplace. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Emerald-Brand-tree-free-tissue-products-made-of-bagasse-receive-Canopy-rating.html?source=rssMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Denmaur-Independent-Papers-offers-carbon-neutral-certified-paper.html?source=rssDenmaur Independent Papers has strengthened its environmental branding by now offering carbon neutral certified paper.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Denmaur-Independent-Papers-offers-carbon-neutral-certified-paper.html?source=rssMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cascades-gives-suppliers-Henkel-and-BASF-sustainability-awards-for-products-processes-methods-and-manufacturing.html?source=rssCascades disclosed last week the names of the winners of the 3rd edition of the Sustainable Supplier Award, a contest that aims to acknowledge the commitment of its suppliers towards sustainable development. Initiated by Cascades' Corporate Procurement Department, this award enables the company to publicly underline the efforts of suppliers who have a positive impact on its products, processes, methods and manufacturing. Projects undertaken were also assessed based on their environmental, social and economic impact. Henkel and BASF earned top honours. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cascades-gives-suppliers-Henkel-and-BASF-sustainability-awards-for-products-processes-methods-and-manufacturing.html?source=rssMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Retailers-and-shoppers-in-Canada-debate-which-is-greener-paper-vs-plastic-bags-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe shoppers at Toronto's Blue Banana Market can choose from the wares of more than a dozen merchants, but when they make a purchase, it will be handed over to them in a paper bag.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Retailers-and-shoppers-in-Canada-debate-which-is-greener-paper-vs-plastic-bags-From-the-web.html?source=rssFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-unveils-Align-environmentally-responsible-papers-can-be-used-as-alternatives-to-chemical-pulp-coated-and-uncoated-freesheet-in-printing-applications.html?source=rssResolute Forest Products today unveiled its AlignTM family of high brightness, environmentally responsible papers that can be used as alternatives to chemical pulp coated and uncoated freesheet in most commercial printing applications. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-unveils-Align-environmentally-responsible-papers-can-be-used-as-alternatives-to-chemical-pulp-coated-and-uncoated-freesheet-in-printing-applications.html?source=rssFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FutureMark-customers-honored-for-outstanding-environmental-publishing-practices-in-2012-Aveda-Environmental-Award.html?source=rssTwo FutureMark Paper Company customers were among the three magazine publishers honored in the 2012 Aveda Environmental Award competition for their "environmental leadership and achievement in the magazine industry through use of environmentally responsible paper and production practices."http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FutureMark-customers-honored-for-outstanding-environmental-publishing-practices-in-2012-Aveda-Environmental-Award.html?source=rssFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-secures-more-than-u20AC3M-for-next-gen-environmentally-friendly-paper-packaging.html?source=rssChesapeake, a leading manufacturer of consumer packaging, is contributing to a pan-European project that aims to revolutionise paper packaging. The project, coordinated by the UK's Sheffield Hallam University, has secured EU funding in-excess of €3m (£2.5m) and is expected to result in the development of ‘NEWGENPACK' - the next generation of environmentally friendly paper packaging.Experts from across Europe are pooling ideas and resources to ‘change the face of paper packaging' and create innovative sustainable packaging with enhanced properties. Carol Hammond, Head of R&D at Chesapeake, who is one of the research partners, declared that the expertise bought together for the project has the potential to create a new generation of packaging."Cardboard products are inherently made from a very sustainable material. If it is enhanced with greater functionality, such as barrier properties to prevent moisture loss or has increased shape flexibility, its use can be extended to a greater number of market applications", she said. "The team of experts is focused on developing the next generation of environmentally-friendly products that could change the face of paper packaging."The group, with specialists from Sweden, Poland, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK, said it will focus on the development of new packaging that is both sustainable and economically viable. The participants are carrying out top level, individual research projects to advance in three major fields: next generation packaging composites; cellulose fibre based active packaging and the effect of packaging production on the environment, the economy and society as a whole.The initiative has the brief to foster the next generation of research experts equipped with the know-how and multi-disciplinary skills to develop future sustainable packaging solutions.Project coordinator, Professor Chris Breen, of the University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute, said, Currently very few researchers are trained to deal with such a broad variety of disciplines, and are therefore insufficiently prepared to assist with the commercial challenges of delivering sustainable packages that are both economically viable and environmentally fit for purpose."He added the training aspect of the project was a major part to create the experts, "who will drive continuing progress in sustainable packaging."http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-secures-more-than-u20AC3M-for-next-gen-environmentally-friendly-paper-packaging.html?source=rssThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-Release-Liner-Austria-achieves-FSC-certification.html?source=rssMondi Release Liner Austria is certified according to the FSCTM "Chain of Custody" system. This system ensures the complete traceability of FSCTM-certified paper through the supply chain, from the forest to the customer, including each successive stage of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. The plant in Hilm currently holds FSCTM certification for its bleached kraft paper, which is commonly used for envelopes, labels and graphic arts. The certification can be extended to encompass other paper grades at the request of customers.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-Release-Liner-Austria-achieves-FSC-certification.html?source=rssThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Caraustar-awarded-FSC-and-SFI-certification-for-its-paperboard-mills-in-US.html?source=rssCaraustar Industries, Inc., one of North America's largest producers of uncoated recycled boxboard (URB), has recently achieved certification in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)TM Chain of Custody Standard for the following mills: Austell Boxboard Mill #2 in Austell, GA, Carotell Paperboard in Taylors, SC, Cincinnati Paperboard in Cincinnati, OH and Tacoma Paperboard in Tacoma, WA. Other Caraustar mills received their certification earlier, Austell Boxboard Mill #1 and Sweetwater Paperboard.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Caraustar-awarded-FSC-and-SFI-certification-for-its-paperboard-mills-in-US.html?source=rssThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-coordinated-with-UKs-Sheffield-Hallam-University-secured-EU-funding-in-excess-of-Euro-3-million-in-development-of-u2018NEWGENPACK.html?source=rssChesapeake, a leading manufacturer of consumer packaging, is contributing to a pan-European project that aims to revolutionise paper packaging. The project, coordinated by the UK's Sheffield Hallam University, has secured EU funding in-excess of €3m (£2.5m) and is expected to result in the development of ‘NEWGENPACK' - the next generation of environmentally friendly paper packaging.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-coordinated-with-UKs-Sheffield-Hallam-University-secured-EU-funding-in-excess-of-Euro-3-million-in-development-of-u2018NEWGENPACK.html?source=rssThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ilim-awarded-Proof-of-Leadership-in-forest-management-certification.html?source=rssFollowing the results of 2011, Ilim Group was acknowledged as the leader of forest management certification. The respective Proof of Leadership was awarded to Ilim Group by the Russian Branch of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Therefore Ilim Group has proved once again its leadership in forest management certification in Russia. As a reminder, all forest areas leased by Ilim Group, which is over 5.16 million hectares, have been certified by FSC. The Company's share accounts for 18.4% of all certified forests in Russia. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ilim-awarded-Proof-of-Leadership-in-forest-management-certification.html?source=rssWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Marubeni-Corporation-has-been-recognized-as-a-sustainability-leader-by-the-globally-famous-CSR-research-and-rating-company-SAM.html?source=rssMarubeni Corporation has been awarded the "SAM Sector Leader"(a distinction given to only 58 companies, including 3 Japanese companies) for four consecutive years from 2009 along with the "SAM Gold Class" (a distinction given to only 87 companies, including 4 Japanese companies) for three consecutive years from 2010 by SAM, a globally famous CSR research and rating company which analyzes candidate companies for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an index of companies leading in the field of socially responsible investment (SRI).http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Marubeni-Corporation-has-been-recognized-as-a-sustainability-leader-by-the-globally-famous-CSR-research-and-rating-company-SAM.html?source=rssWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Clearwater-Paper-to-manufacture-and-distribute-Candesce-paperboard-products-with-Smart-Planet-earthcoating-resins.html?source=rssClearwater Paper Corporation, a leading manufacturer of bleached paperboard products, today announced it has signed a license agreement to extrude EarthCoatingTM resins from Smart Planet TechnologiesTM for use in the full line of Candesce® paperboard products. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Clearwater-Paper-to-manufacture-and-distribute-Candesce-paperboard-products-with-Smart-Planet-earthcoating-resins.html?source=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sappi-Fine-Paper-North-America-launches-its-sustainability-eport.html?source=rssSappi Fine Paper North America today announced the launch of its 2011 Sustainability Report, the company's first ever regional report focusing on its environmental and social responsibility performance. The report illustrates how sustainability is fundamental to Sappi's business strategy and future success, underscoring its commitment to corporate transparency. Showcasing the company's strong sustainability performance in North America, the report demonstrates that Sappi is not only leading the industry in sustainability metrics but is also raising the bar on future sustainability goals to advance change in the marketplace. Among its most recent initiatives, Sappi has extended its participation in a pilot project in Maine with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®. It has also become a member of the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM(FSC®) to support sustainable forestry through chain of custody certification.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sappi-Fine-Paper-North-America-launches-its-sustainability-eport.html?source=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/American-Progressive-Bag-Alliance-says-Austin-Texas-plastic-bag-ban-threatens-jobs-will-have-no-meaningful-impact-on-reducing-litter-5349.html?source=rssMark Daniels, Hilex Poly, and Chairman of the American Progressive Bag Alliance (APBA) will provide comments before the Community Forum on Single Use Bags this evening regarding Austin's proposed ordinance to tax and ban single use plastic bags. The American Progressive Bag Alliance is made up of plastic bag manufacturers who care that their products are used, reused, recycled or disposed of properly.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/American-Progressive-Bag-Alliance-says-Austin-Texas-plastic-bag-ban-threatens-jobs-will-have-no-meaningful-impact-on-reducing-litter-5349.html?source=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-partners-with-Man-and-Biosphere-program-to-create-community-based-water-treatment-projects-in-the-Sumatra.html?source=rssAsia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) today announced its partnership with the Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) Indonesia - LIPI on a major community based water treatment project in the heart of Sumatra that may potentially provide clean and safe water to millions of people in Indonesia.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-partners-with-Man-and-Biosphere-program-to-create-community-based-water-treatment-projects-in-the-Sumatra.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/New-USDA-forest-planning-rule-seeks-to-restore-US-forests-through-science-and-collaboration.html?source=rssAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today signaled the U.S. Department of Agriculture's intent to issue a new planning rule for America's 193-million acre National Forest System that seeks to deliver stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of our rural communities, by releasing online a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule. Today's action honors the commitment made by Secretary Vilsack in his 2009 speech on forest management, and by the President in the America's Great Outdoors Report. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/New-USDA-forest-planning-rule-seeks-to-restore-US-forests-through-science-and-collaboration.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/AFPA-VP-and-general-counsel-Jan-Poling-issues-statement-on-new-USDA-forest-planning-rule.html?source=rssAmerican Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President and General Counsel Jan Poling issued the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) release of their forest planning rule.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/AFPA-VP-and-general-counsel-Jan-Poling-issues-statement-on-new-USDA-forest-planning-rule.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/WWF-launches-new-online-guide-for-paper-buyers.html?source=rssWWF launches today new online guidance for responsible paper buyers. The site checkyourpaper.panda.org/paperbuyingtips has been developed for purchasers of paper who want to get an overview of what they can do to help protect forest biodiversity, the natural environment and human rights. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/WWF-launches-new-online-guide-for-paper-buyers.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Interstate-Container-offers-attendees-Greencoat-wax-free-corrugated-packaging-boxes-at-International-Poultry-Expo-2012-in-Atlanta.html?source=rssAt the International Poultry Expo 2012, Interstate Container Booth # 5069 grabs attention, offering attendees innovative environmentally-friendly GREENCOAT® boxes for the transport of fresh, frozen and other poultry products. The 3-day annual event held at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, ends today January 26, 2012. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Interstate-Container-offers-attendees-Greencoat-wax-free-corrugated-packaging-boxes-at-International-Poultry-Expo-2012-in-Atlanta.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-releases-u201CPaper-Contract-with-Chinau201D-3Q-2011-report-says-certification-systems-are-critical-to-achieving-sustainable-forest-management.html?source=rssThe Paper Contract with China - China Paper Industry Sustainability Forum 2011, held in August, highlighted that responsible procurement and certification systems are critical to achieving sustainable forest management and long-term economic growth for the Asia Pacific region. In the same month, China Forest Certification Council (CFCC) joined Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the world's largest forest certification organisation. This marks a significant milestone for China towards international recognition of its national forest certification system.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-releases-u201CPaper-Contract-with-Chinau201D-3Q-2011-report-says-certification-systems-are-critical-to-achieving-sustainable-forest-management.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/RockTenn-removing-barrels-of-toxic-waste-from-its-former-Otsego-mill-site-in-Michigan-From-the-web.html?source=rssWorkers will be on site today at the former RockTenn paper mill in Otsego today removing 200 drums and bins of toxic waste, though it is unclear whether the drums were left behind when the company sold the plant, or brought in by a subsequent owner.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/RockTenn-removing-barrels-of-toxic-waste-from-its-former-Otsego-mill-site-in-Michigan-From-the-web.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tissue-and-towel-producers-and-customers-moving-toward-light-brown-paper-to-go-green-From-the-web.html?source=rssWhen consumers see brown they think green, say companies that sell products like paper towels, napkins and diapers. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tissue-and-towel-producers-and-customers-moving-toward-light-brown-paper-to-go-green-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-achieves-goal-for-paperboard-packaging-recyclable-logo-licenses.html?source=rssIn January 2012, the Paperboard Packaging Council achieved their goal of issuing 35 licenses to converters in 2011 for using the "Paperboard Packaging Recyclable" logo. Of the 35 licensees, 27 are PPC members.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-achieves-goal-for-paperboard-packaging-recyclable-logo-licenses.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-launches-fully-recyclable-sustainable-poultry-packaging-product-line-that-matches-customers-environmental-needs.html?source=rssInternational Paper today announced the next generation of its ClimaShieldTM poultry product, which provides strong moisture barriers and is fully recyclable. With the increasing focus on greater recyclability and reduced packaging going to landfill, the ClimaSeries® product line matches customers' environmental needs with International Paper's proprietary technology. ClimaShield is the latest addition and improvement to the ClimaSeries family of products developed specifically for the poultry industry.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-launches-fully-recyclable-sustainable-poultry-packaging-product-line-that-matches-customers-environmental-needs.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Smurfit-Kappa-UK-achieves-accolades-for-its-commitment-to-ethical-and-social-standards.html?source=rssLeading paper-based packaging manufacturer, Smurfit Kappa UK has achieved one of the UK's highest recorded scores in its first independently audited Workplace Conditions Assessment, scoring 99% against the Workplace Performance Index.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Smurfit-Kappa-UK-achieves-accolades-for-its-commitment-to-ethical-and-social-standards.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Domtar-Domtars-PAPERbecause-print-campaign-touts-the-value-and-sustainability-of-paper.html?source=rssDomtar Corporation is extending its award-winning PAPERbecause campaign with a series of new print ads that show why paper still plays a vital role in everything from today's business meetings to educating tomorrow's business leaders.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Domtar-Domtars-PAPERbecause-print-campaign-touts-the-value-and-sustainability-of-paper.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Kimberly-Clark-receives-2011-sustainability-award-from-Marriott-International.html?source=rssKimberly-Clark Professional has received the 2011 Sustainability Award from Marriott International and is the first product supplier to receive the prestigious award, which recognizes organizations that help Marriott reach its environmental sustainability goals worldwide.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Kimberly-Clark-receives-2011-sustainability-award-from-Marriott-International.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Global-Green-USA-felicitates-Allen-Harim-Foods-and-Interstate-Container-for-adopting-recyclable-packaging-to-reduce-CO2-emissions.html?source=rssGlobal Green USA and its Coalition for Resource Recovery (CoRR) initiative congratulated Allen Harim Foods and Interstate Container today for their pioneering efforts to transform poultry packaging and set an example for all food packaging to be significantly more environmentally responsible. Interstate Container, a founding CoRR member, recently transitioned Allen Harim Foods' non-recyclable coated corrugated packaging to FBA-certified recyclable coated boxes. If these boxes are recycled, the move will eliminate 11,000 tons of carbon emissions each year by preventing methane-generating paper fiber from entering the landfills, and bringing it back onto the market as valuable commodities.1http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Global-Green-USA-felicitates-Allen-Harim-Foods-and-Interstate-Container-for-adopting-recyclable-packaging-to-reduce-CO2-emissions.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resoluteu2019s-Fort-Frances-ON-pulp-and-paper-mill-installs-total-reduced-sulfur-controls-after-area-complaints-of-odor-mill-is-idle-through-January-From-the-web.html?source=rssU.S. Environmental Protection Agency staff have reported to Koochiching County officials that the Fort Frances mill has installed the required controls to lower total reduced sulfur compounds.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resoluteu2019s-Fort-Frances-ON-pulp-and-paper-mill-installs-total-reduced-sulfur-controls-after-area-complaints-of-odor-mill-is-idle-through-January-From-the-web.html?source=rssThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Kimberly-Clark-experimental-mill-moves-to-next-level-of-environmental-program-with-Green-Tier-Contract-with-Wisconsin-Dept-of-Natural-Resources.html?source=rss Kimberly-Clark Experimental Mill and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials signed a Green Tier Contract at a gathering at the Neenah facility Wednesday. Kimberly-Clark Experimental Mill develops innovative products for the Family Care business sector. This includes items like, facial tissue, bath tissue, paper towels andhttp://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Kimberly-Clark-experimental-mill-moves-to-next-level-of-environmental-program-with-Green-Tier-Contract-with-Wisconsin-Dept-of-Natural-Resources.html?source=rssThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-leads-efforts-in-advancing-Chinese-paper-industryu2019s-sustainable-development.html?source=rssAsia Pulp & Paper (APP) and seventy-six other enterprises jointly signed an initiative put forward by the China Paper Association at the 2nd Annual Forum on the Chinese Paper Industry's Green Development. This initiative calls for collective efforts to advance the industry's sustainable development by committing to accomplishing the energy-saving and emission-reduction targets set by the Chinese central government in its 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015).http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-leads-efforts-in-advancing-Chinese-paper-industryu2019s-sustainable-development.html?source=rssThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Boise-to-share-sustainability-practices-at-annual-GreenBiz-forums-with-Optimizing-Office-Recycling-and-Reducing-Waste-workshop.html?source=rssBoise Inc. announced today that representatives from CHOICES, the company's online sustainability forum, will lead workshops on "Optimizing Office Recycling and Reducing Waste" at three GreenBiz Forums this month in Minneapolis, New York and San Francisco.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Boise-to-share-sustainability-practices-at-annual-GreenBiz-forums-with-Optimizing-Office-Recycling-and-Reducing-Waste-workshop.html?source=rssThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/The-pressure-is-on-Reduce-CO2-starting-now.html?source=rssPPI recently sat down to talk with Teresa Presas - probably the most well known person in the European industry. Her role is as the director general of the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), but her day-to-day job certainly does not confine her to Europe; in our conversation she refers to her extensive travels in countries including China, Brazil and India... the list of speaking engagements and plant visits is a long one, signalling that actually, even on other continents, Presas commands a pretty large audience as well. We met at the 13th European Paper Week which attracted its own audience of well over 300 people from the pulp and paper industry around Europe and beyond. In fact, it could be said that anybody who is anybody in the European industry was at the event, including a raft of CEOS and directors and board members from the big, medium and smaller companies, as well a host of industry representatives including merchants, consultants, machine manufacturers and other suppliers. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/The-pressure-is-on-Reduce-CO2-starting-now.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ox-Paperboard-agrees-to-104000-fine-for-water-pollution-charges-at-West-Virginia-paperboard-mill-to-make-upgrades-From-the-web.html?source=rssA longtime paperboard manufacturer in Jefferson County, W.Va., has agreed to pay a $104,850 civil penalty to settle alleged water-pollution violations at its facility in Halltown near Harpers Ferry.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ox-Paperboard-agrees-to-104000-fine-for-water-pollution-charges-at-West-Virginia-paperboard-mill-to-make-upgrades-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Levi-Strauss-Co-ends-all-business-ties-to-APP-changes-forest-products-purchasing-policy-to-avoid-sourcing-from-the-worlds-endangered-forests.html?source=rss"Levi's forest products purchasing policy sends a clear message to Asia Pulp and Paper that if they want to do business with respected global companies, they must stop destroying rainforests," said Lafcadio Cortesi, at Rainforest Action Network. "It is time for APP to stop pulping Indonesia's last rainforests for cheap paper products. Instead APP should support the country's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation."http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Levi-Strauss-Co-ends-all-business-ties-to-APP-changes-forest-products-purchasing-policy-to-avoid-sourcing-from-the-worlds-endangered-forests.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Manilla-Catalog-Choice-and-Environmental-Paper-Network-join-national-Paper-Diet-campaign-to-cut-advertising-mail.html?source=rssManilla, a free service that offers the best way for consumers to manage their bills and accounts online and via mobile applications, has added unwanted advertising mail to its list of restrictions for the 2012 Paper Diet, a campaign to help consumers and businesses reduce their use of paper. Catalog Choice, the leading service to stop unwanted mail, and the Environmental Paper Network, the leading voice in the environmentally responsible use of paper, have joined the effort. Manilla has set a goal for Americans to "lose" more than 1 million pounds and 4 million inches of paper, while saving 13,000 trees.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Manilla-Catalog-Choice-and-Environmental-Paper-Network-join-national-Paper-Diet-campaign-to-cut-advertising-mail.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ministry-of-Forestry-of-Indonesia-signs-Memorandum-of-Understanding-with-APP-to-agree-on-new-protection-standards-for-endangered-species.html?source=rssThe Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia together with Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to agree on a series of public-private partnership principles to further enhance the protection of a number of endangered species in Indonesia, including Sumatran tigers and others.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ministry-of-Forestry-of-Indonesia-signs-Memorandum-of-Understanding-with-APP-to-agree-on-new-protection-standards-for-endangered-species.html?source=rssTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mitsubishi-HiTec-Paper-Europe-certified-as-DIN-EN-16001-compliant.html?source=rssMitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe (MPE) has long taken environmental and sustainability concerns into account in the production of its high-quality special papers. Now it's gone one step further: Its existing energy management system has been certified as DIN EN 16001 compliant.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mitsubishi-HiTec-Paper-Europe-certified-as-DIN-EN-16001-compliant.html?source=rssFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Old-Town-pulp-mill-in-Maine-faces-pollution-fines-even-as-it-benefits-from-public-funding-From-the-web.html?source=rssMaine has spent millions of dollars to prop up the Old Town pulp mill while steadily fining the mill's owner for pollution. And now the biggest fine ever is imminent.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Old-Town-pulp-mill-in-Maine-faces-pollution-fines-even-as-it-benefits-from-public-funding-From-the-web.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Harmac-pulp-mill-in-BC-sees-emissions-rise-along-with-production-plans-to-phase-out-use-of-heavy-fuel-oil-From-the-web.html?source=rssFossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions at the Harmac pulp mill crept up by about 10% between 2009 and 2010 as the facility ramped up production.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Harmac-pulp-mill-in-BC-sees-emissions-rise-along-with-production-plans-to-phase-out-use-of-heavy-fuel-oil-From-the-web.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/German-investment-firm-Skion-acquires-20-stake-in-Netherlands-based-water-technology-supplier-Paques.html?source=rssSkion GmbH, the investment firm of German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten (BMW, ALTANA, SGL), acquires a share of 20% in water technology company Paques from the Netherlands. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/German-investment-firm-Skion-acquires-20-stake-in-Netherlands-based-water-technology-supplier-Paques.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Millar-Westerns-woodlands-operations-now-certified-under-SFI-and-ISO-14001-standards.html?source=rssFollowing successful audits in late 2011, Millar Western's Boyle woodlands operations have now been certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and ISO 14001 standards, joining the company's Whitecourt/Fox Creek operations. Effective January 11, 2012, certificates have been issued for Boyle and renewed for Whitecourt and Fox Creek. The certification of all company woodlands operations under these internationally-recognized, third-party-audited forest certification and environmental management programs marks a significant milestone for Millar Western, providing stakeholders with further confirmation of the company's commitment to managing natural resources in a responsible and sustainable manner. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Millar-Westerns-woodlands-operations-now-certified-under-SFI-and-ISO-14001-standards.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Two-Sides-launches-its-US-website-to-provide-information-about-environmental-impacts-of-paper-based-communication.html?source=rssTwo Sides, the fast-growing non-profit organization established to promote the responsible production, use and sustainability of print and paper, today launched its U.S. website, www.twosides.us. The site, filled with facts from well-known, credible sources, provides an easily accessible resource for anyone who wants trustworthy information about the environmental impacts of paper-based communication.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Two-Sides-launches-its-US-website-to-provide-information-about-environmental-impacts-of-paper-based-communication.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/AFPA-says-court-decision-to-vacate-stay-of-Boiler-MACT-rules-jeopardizes-jobs.html?source=rssAmerican Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman today issued the following statement regarding Judge Friedman's District Court decision to vacate the stay of the Boiler MACT rules.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/AFPA-says-court-decision-to-vacate-stay-of-Boiler-MACT-rules-jeopardizes-jobs.html?source=rssTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bollore-Thin-Papers-enters-into-biodiversity-assessment-to-get-clear-vision-of-its-links-with-biodiversity.html?source=rssThanks to the Audit Biodiversité® (Biodiversity Audit) currently carried out by Gondwana and PwC, Bolloré Thin Papers will know the biodiversity profile of the Papeteries du Léman and will be able to develop and implement a targeted action plan.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bollore-Thin-Papers-enters-into-biodiversity-assessment-to-get-clear-vision-of-its-links-with-biodiversity.html?source=rssTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ball-Packaging-former-owner-of-closed-Marathon-pulp-mill-in-Ontario-agrees-to-finance-harbor-cleanup-project.html?source=rssClean-up of Lake Superior's Peninsula Harbour near Marathon will start this spring. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ball-Packaging-former-owner-of-closed-Marathon-pulp-mill-in-Ontario-agrees-to-finance-harbor-cleanup-project.html?source=rssMon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cleantech-startup-raises-4M-toward-developing-cellulosic-biofuels-from-wastepaper-sludge-From-the-web.html?source=rssNovogy Inc., a Cambridge cleantech startup, has raised $4 million of a planned $7.5 million fundraise, federal documents show.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cleantech-startup-raises-4M-toward-developing-cellulosic-biofuels-from-wastepaper-sludge-From-the-web.html?source=rssFri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/GreenBlue-releases-Road-Map-for-establishing-more-effective-material-recovery-systems-in-the-US.html?source=rssRecognizing the limitations of the US waste management system, where only about one third of all municipal solid waste is recovered by recycling or composting, GreenBlue has released a report that assesses a variety of material recovery systems around the world in order to inform US policies and approaches.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/GreenBlue-releases-Road-Map-for-establishing-more-effective-material-recovery-systems-in-the-US.html?source=rssThu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Poyrys-Green-Mill-Index-evaluates-Progroups-Propapiers-PM2-mill-site-in-Germany-gives-complete-overview-of-production-and-mill-site-performance.html?source=rssThe environmental sustainability of Progroup AG's Propapier´s PM2 mill site, located in Germany, has been successfully analysed with Pöyry´s Green Mill Index.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Poyrys-Green-Mill-Index-evaluates-Progroups-Propapiers-PM2-mill-site-in-Germany-gives-complete-overview-of-production-and-mill-site-performance.html?source=rssWed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/DS-Smith-Recycling-to-provide-total-waste-management-solution-to-its-Kemsley-paper-mill-in-Sittingbourne-UK.html?source=rssDS Smith Recycling is working to provide a total waste management solution to its sister company, DS Smith Paper's, Kemsley Mill in Sittingbourne, Kent. Bringing our expertise to handle all waste management from the paper manufacturing process and the wider business will enable DS Smith Paper to be as environmentally sustainable as possible in relation to its processes for waste streams.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/DS-Smith-Recycling-to-provide-total-waste-management-solution-to-its-Kemsley-paper-mill-in-Sittingbourne-UK.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metsou2019s-new-Neles-Finetrol-design-offers-greater-efficiency-and-improved-environmental-solutions.html?source=rssThe reliability and durability of the Neles Finetrol design meet even the most stringent health and safety legislation while offering direct savings.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metsou2019s-new-Neles-Finetrol-design-offers-greater-efficiency-and-improved-environmental-solutions.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Harris-County-TX-attorney-files-suit-against-International-Paper-Waste-Management-and-other-companies-over-San-Jacinto-River-dioxin-contamination-From-the-web.html?source=rssToday Vince Ryan announced that his office filed suit against several companies for allowing dioxin to pollute the San Jacinto River for a period of over 45 years. The Defendants in this suit are International Paper Company, Waste Management, Inc., Waste Management of Texas, Inc. and McGinnis Industrial Maintenance Corporation.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Harris-County-TX-attorney-files-suit-against-International-Paper-Waste-Management-and-other-companies-over-San-Jacinto-River-dioxin-contamination-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/US-grocery-giant-Kroger-states-it-will-no-longer-source-products-from-Asia-Pulp-Paper.html?source=rssUS grocery store giant Kroger in a brief, recent statement said it will discontinue sourcing products from Asia Pulp & Paper. It did not detail the specific products impacted or when the policy would be implemented. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/US-grocery-giant-Kroger-states-it-will-no-longer-source-products-from-Asia-Pulp-Paper.html?source=rssTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/IP-sued-by-Texas-county-for-river-pollution-from-former-Champion-paper-mill-since-1960s-seeks-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-From-the-web.html?source=rssHarris County has filed a lawsuit in state court to recover hundreds of millions of dollars from local waste management companies and a Pasadena paper factory responsible for storage of a human carcinogen that has leaked into the San Jacinto River.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/IP-sued-by-Texas-county-for-river-pollution-from-former-Champion-paper-mill-since-1960s-seeks-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tetra-Pak-Germany-offers-no-defense-in-Court-against-misleading-advertising.html?source=rssTetra Pak Germany announced today that it will offer no defense in Court against the complaint filed on October 17 by the German special interest group, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH). http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tetra-Pak-Germany-offers-no-defense-in-Court-against-misleading-advertising.html?source=rssThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sri-Lankau2019s-Amber-Pulp-and-Paper-mill-fined-for-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe Department of Environment (DoE) has slapped a fine of Tk 3.8 million on Amber Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd (APPML) for polluting Shitalakkhya river by discharging chemical waste. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sri-Lankau2019s-Amber-Pulp-and-Paper-mill-fined-for-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Seattle-City-Council-passes-broad-ban-on-plastic-bags-in-grocery-stores-department-and-convenience-stores-From-the-web.html?source=rssReady to bring your reusable bags everywhere?http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Seattle-City-Council-passes-broad-ban-on-plastic-bags-in-grocery-stores-department-and-convenience-stores-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ilim-Group-CEO-meets-Pan-European-Forest-certification-council-secretary-general.html?source=rssAt Ilim Group HQ a meeting between Company' CEO Paul Herbert and Ben Guttenberg, Secretary General of PEFC Council (Pan-European Forest certification system) was held. Sergey Pondar, Ilim Group's Managing Director, Technology and Manufacturing Services and director of PEFC-FSR (Russian national certification system within PEFC) Andrey Ryzhkov were also participants of the meeting. The entities discussed possible collaboration between the Company and the Organization.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Ilim-Group-CEO-meets-Pan-European-Forest-certification-council-secretary-general.html?source=rssMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Appleton-Coated-gains-Green-Master-award-in-Wisconsin-for-sustainability.html?source=rssAppleton Coated is one of a select group of companies to earn the designation of "Green Master," the highest tier in the Green Masters Program established by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. As a Green Master, Appleton Coated has performed actions in each of nine sustainability areas and has scored in the top 20 percent of all participating companies. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Appleton-Coated-gains-Green-Master-award-in-Wisconsin-for-sustainability.html?source=rssMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/New-Virginia-coalition-urges-retailers-to-denounce-Greenpeace-to-protect-jobs-counters-attacks-on-APPu2019s-Mercury-Paper.html?source=rss"Coalition to Protect Virginia Jobs" warns of state economic fallout from capitulating to activist demands, closing local paper company http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/New-Virginia-coalition-urges-retailers-to-denounce-Greenpeace-to-protect-jobs-counters-attacks-on-APPu2019s-Mercury-Paper.html?source=rssThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-expands-environmental-commitment-with-latest-sustainability-report-covering-operations.html?source=rssAPP-China has published its latest sustainability report covering its operations in 2010(1). The report aims to keep stakeholders informed of its policies, management, actions, and performance in sustainability throughout resources integration, operation efficiency maximization, and further CSR efforts to seek a balance between environmental, economic, and social development.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/APP-China-expands-environmental-commitment-with-latest-sustainability-report-covering-operations.html?source=rssThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metso-launches-solution-for-increasing-capacity-in-wastewater-treatment-plants.html?source=rssMetso has developed an online measurement technology with which municipal and industrial wastewater plants are able to improve their performance and reduce the amount of chemicals used in sludge drying process by even up to one third. The new Metso Low Solids Measurement is the first online measurement technology for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants that enables measurement of a media with very low solids contents in difficult applications like centrifuge centrate. The technology also offers significant savings per centrifuge in polymer and centrifuge usage. Until now, there has not been any online measurement technology available that would enable reliable measurement of a media with very low solids contents in this measurement position. "The new technology developed by Metso offers the world's water treatment plants an opportunity to improve their performance and thus gain major cost savings. A large North American wastewater treatment plant has calculated that it saves even up to 30% in its annual USD 2.5 million chemical costs. In addition, a municipal plant in Finland using Metso LSTM estimates that they will achieve annually EUR 15,000 savings in polymer and centrifuge usage only by keeping reject water total suspended solids lower that 1000mg/l", says Timo Rantala, Product Manager, Metso's Automation business line. The Metso Low Solids Measurement system is based on LED and laser technology. It dearates, filters, and measures the process solids along with possessing self-cleaning capabilities to keep the measurement optics clean for continued accurate measurement. It complements Metso's measurement product portfolio to the wastewater processes. Earlier Metso has launched Metso TSTM, total solid measurement to the waste water treatment processes. Metso TS is based on microwave technology. Key benefits With Metso LS measurement it is possible to control polymer usage and thus improve throughput and function of the centrifuge. A higher solids content of concentrated sludge results in higher thermal energy in the subsequent incineration process, or alternatively reduces transportation costs when shipping to a landfill. Furthermore, Metso LS reduces conventional sampling and laboratory work due to its reliable and accurate operation. The small investment in an online solids measurement system gives significant operational savings and correspondingly a very short payback time. Typical applications Metso LS is specially developed for municipal or industrial wastewater treatment processes to measure low solids in difficult applications. Typical such application is centrifuge centrate water solids. The device gives accurate information about centrate water quality, enabling the process to be controlled in the most cost-efficient way. A too high solids rate in centrate water would cause the excess solids to be repeatedly treated and centrifuged. Reliable information about the centrate water quality is very important for choosing the right polymer and to determine the right polymer dosage. Operation principle in a nutshell The Metso LS device can be connected online to the process and is able to measure continuous sample flow through the system by utilizing an integrated centrifugal pump. The device has two light sources, LED and laser, that measure absorption, scattering and depolarization of these sources as they pass through the flowing media. The measurement cell has an extremely strong sapphire glass with high optical properties. The cell and sample lines are automatically cleaned at given intervals. Metso LS continuously measures the suspended solids content within the range of zero to 5000 mg/l and also the entrained air index, which indicates overdosing of polymer. The Metso LS measurement system dearates, filters and measures the process solids along with possessing self-cleaning capabilities to keep the measurement optics clean. Global potential "In the first phase, the new technology will most probably interest especially large wastewater plants in Western Europe and North America, where the level of automation is already high. It is these plants that often have major capacity issues and are under pressure to save costs. Interest in these kinds of solutions is growing in Asia, too," Rantala comments. In the past five years, Metso has strengthened its role as an expert in wastewater treatment, and is now the market leader in microwave technology measurements used in treatment processes. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metso-launches-solution-for-increasing-capacity-in-wastewater-treatment-plants.html?source=rssThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Wet-wipe-and-coffee-filter-manufacturer-Rockline-Industries-achieves-zero-landfill-status-at-facilities-in-Springdale-and-Booneville-AR.html?source=rssRockline Industries, one of the world's largest manufacturers of wet wipe and coffee filter products, today announced that it had achieved "zero landfill" status at its manufacturing facilities in Springdale, Ark., and Booneville, Ark. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Wet-wipe-and-coffee-filter-manufacturer-Rockline-Industries-achieves-zero-landfill-status-at-facilities-in-Springdale-and-Booneville-AR.html?source=rssWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/The-Big-Debate-Sustainability-in-the-Paper-Industry.html?source=rssWhen the objective is to have an open and frank discussion on the subject of sustainability in the paper industry, what better opportunity than the Big Debate. The debate panel comprised of five members from around the industry - producers, printers, and environmentalists alike - who each aired some of their passionate views surrounding this topic. The result was a very lively discussion that saw a few surprises and where the panelists found themselves agreeing more should be done to get the message out to consumers. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/The-Big-Debate-Sustainability-in-the-Paper-Industry.html?source=rssTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Projecting-the-wood-biomass-industry.html?source=rss RISI recently released its 2011 North American Bioenergy Forecast. This is RISI's third time projecting the expanding wood biomass energy industry. In 2008, RISI released a report, Emerging Biomass Industry: Impact on Woodfiber Markets, amidst a slew of announcements for new pellet, biomass power and biofuel facilities. At that time, fossil fuel prices were extremely high, as was interest in renewable energy. Last year, when RISI released the 2010 North American Bioenergy Review, the global recession had greatly impacted the development of the bioenergy industry. Energy prices had softened, financing had become difficult to secure and there was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding energy policy in the United States. Now that the global economy has started a slow recovery, there is more clarity on the development of the North American bioenergy industry. Energy prices are elevated, but not to the extreme levels of 2008, financing remains difficult, but projects with favorable characteristics continue to develop, and the regulatory environment is a bit clearer -- it looks as though there will be little additional regulatory support for renewable energy in North America. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Projecting-the-wood-biomass-industry.html?source=rssTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Torraspapel-begins-energy-management-certification-of-its-seven-Spanish-paper-mills-under-UNE-EN-16001-Standards.html?source=rssTorraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, has begun energy efficiency certification at all its manufacturing sites. The certification entails implementing an energy management system aimed at a more efficient and sustainable use of energy, thus contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Torraspapel-begins-energy-management-certification-of-its-seven-Spanish-paper-mills-under-UNE-EN-16001-Standards.html?source=rssTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-Paper-partnership-with-Time-leads-to-additional-forest-lands-being-certified-to-SFI-Standard-in-Maine.html?source=rssVerso Paper Corp today announced that their participation in a groundbreaking partnership involving Time Inc., Hearst Enterprises, National Geographic Society, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), and another forest products company has led to 790,000 acres of additional forest lands being certified to the SFI Standard in Maine. The partnership was an extension of an earlier project in 2010 that led to 620,000 acres certified to the SFI Standard - bringing the total of additional lands certified to the SFI Standard over the two year period to 1.4 million acres. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-Paper-partnership-with-Time-leads-to-additional-forest-lands-being-certified-to-SFI-Standard-in-Maine.html?source=rssTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Portuguese-Paper-Industry-Assoc-CELPA-launches-European-campaign-to-promote-Portuguese-paper-products.html?source=rss"More Forests, Better Future"- four words, one idea: to challenge misconceptions about the industry and to provide facts showing that paper making in Portugal actually promotes forestation and is a source of natural wealth, drawing attention to contribution made by the pulp and paper industry to the growth of forests and demonstrating the sustainability of Portuguese paper products. This is the starting point of the campaign that CELPA will launch internationally on 13th December.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Portuguese-Paper-Industry-Assoc-CELPA-launches-European-campaign-to-promote-Portuguese-paper-products.html?source=rssMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-calls-on-government-to-focus-funding-on-Pulp-and-Paper-Green-Transformation-Program.html?source=rssThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is calling on the government to focus funding in the next budget on programs that accelerate the transformation of the forest products sector.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-calls-on-government-to-focus-funding-on-Pulp-and-Paper-Green-Transformation-Program.html?source=rssMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-Sappi-in-pilot-project-to-certify-790000-additional-acres-of-forestlands-in-Maine-under-SFI.html?source=rssAn innovative pilot project involving Time Inc., Hearst Enterprises, National Geographic Society, Verso Paper Corp. and Sappi Fine Paper North America has led to 790,000 acres/320,000 hectares of additional forest lands being certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard in Maine.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-Sappi-in-pilot-project-to-certify-790000-additional-acres-of-forestlands-in-Maine-under-SFI.html?source=rssMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Advance-Paper-Box-and-Packaging-Spectrum-is-awarded-CarbonNeutral-company-certification-9518.html?source=rssAdvance Paper Box and Packaging Spectrum, a leading paper box manufacturer in Southern California, announced today that it has been awarded CarbonNeutral company certification by reducing its carbon footprint to net zero. Since 1924, Advance Paper Box/ Packaging Spectrum has dedicated itself to its customers and its products. With CarbonNeutral certification, they are now able to publicly showcase their environmental leadership as well. As the first packaging manufacturer in the Western US to achieve CarbonNeutral company status with the CarbonNeutral Company, the company asserts itself as a groundbreaker in the industry for carbon management and sustainability planning. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Advance-Paper-Box-and-Packaging-Spectrum-is-awarded-CarbonNeutral-company-certification-9518.html?source=rssMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500