http://www.risi.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usWed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risi.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risi.com14428Visit www.risi.comhttp://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/NewPage-receives-IoPPs-2013-AmeriStar-sustainability-award-for-its-new-LittleFoot-100-compostable-packaging-barrier-products.html?source=rssNewPage Corporation (NewPage), a leading supplier of flexible packaging papers for food and medical packaging, announced today the receipt of the Institute of Packaging Professional's (IoPP) 2013 AmeriStar Sustainability Award for its new LittleFootTM family of 100 percent compostable packaging barrier products.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/NewPage-receives-IoPPs-2013-AmeriStar-sustainability-award-for-its-new-LittleFoot-100-compostable-packaging-barrier-products.html?source=rssTue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metso-to-supply-new-kraft-pulp-liquor-cycle-management-technology-to-Klabins-Otacilio-Costa-mill-Brazil.html?source=rssThe new Metso Metra analyzer enables high process throughput and efficiency while contributing to mill's pursuit of sustainable development.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Metso-to-supply-new-kraft-pulp-liquor-cycle-management-technology-to-Klabins-Otacilio-Costa-mill-Brazil.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Indian-villagers-fighting-Tamil-Nadu-Newsprint-and-Papers-over-river-water-access-production-impacted-From-the-web.html?source=rssAbout 25 villages on the banks of the Cauvery in Karur are pitted against Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL) at Kagithapuram, alleging that the company is drawing water from the riverbed. Villagers distressed by acute water crisis blame TNPL for depriving them off drinking water. TNPL's paper production too is severely hit due to water shortage.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Indian-villagers-fighting-Tamil-Nadu-Newsprint-and-Papers-over-river-water-access-production-impacted-From-the-web.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bangladesh-agency-confronts-Karnaphuli-Paper-Mills-over-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe Department of Environment (DoE), Chittagong yesterday asked Karnaphuli Paper Mills to explain why, despite previous notices, the mill did not take steps to stop untreated effluent from being discharged into the adjoining Karnaphuli River.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bangladesh-agency-confronts-Karnaphuli-Paper-Mills-over-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/MWV-achieves-ISO-14001-certification-for-environmental-management-at-its-folding-carton-plant-in-Bristol-UK.html?source=rssFollowing an internal continuous improvement initiative focused on operational excellence, and enquiries from customers on environmental performance, MeadWestvaco's (MWV) Bristol, UK facility took action to pursue ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. Preparation began in September 2012 and certification was awarded in March of this year. The Bristol-based folding carton plant, which produces carton multi-packs for the UK's beverage and food markets, was already in the process of adopting high standard of practice focused on waste streams and environmental compliance. However, as highlighted in the operational excellence initiative, there was additional value in pursuing a more strategic and structured approach to achieve world class standards in an environmental management system. "With the achievement of this standard, our operation is well aligned with MWV's long standing commitment to continuously improve the sustainability of our business year after year," shared Bristol plant manager Andrew Chisholm. "Delivering positive environmental performance is good for our shareholders, our customers, the communities and our employees. Going forward we plan to enhance our sustainability credentials using the environmental management system as the platform." With current certifications in place for ISO 9001 Quality, BRC Global Standard for Packaging, and SFI, PEFC, and FSC Chain of Custody, it was also logical to integrate all the systems. Through application of the ISO standard, the Bristol facility has reduced the number of certification audits from 4 to 1, and lowered associated audit costs. About MWV MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) is a global packaging company providing innovative solutions to the world's most admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, home and garden, tobacco, and agricultural industries. MWV's network of 125 facilities and 16,000 employees spans North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The company has been recognized for financial performance and environmental stewardship with a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index every year since 2005. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/MWV-achieves-ISO-14001-certification-for-environmental-management-at-its-folding-carton-plant-in-Bristol-UK.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Publishers-and-printers-welcome-Canopy-of-North-Americas-Green-Print-Leadership-Report-to-meet-corporate-sustainability-goals.html?source=rssLarge-volume paper users, including Sprint and over 700 publishers and printers with ecopaper policies in place, are welcoming today's release by Canopy of North America's Green Print Leadership Report, a resource that will help them meet corporate sustainability goals. The conservation group's ‘first of its kind' report identifies North American printers taking steps to go beyond the basics on environmentally responsible paper sourcing. The report profiles printer leaders engaging in procurement policy development, forest conservation initiatives and voluntary sustainability reporting. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Publishers-and-printers-welcome-Canopy-of-North-Americas-Green-Print-Leadership-Report-to-meet-corporate-sustainability-goals.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Castle-Press-joins-Two-Sides-to-help-promote-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssCastle Press is a medium-sized printing company which uses both lithographic and digital technologies. All printing, binding, fulfilment and mailing services are completed in-house. This capability has led to a holistic philosophy regarding sustainability and print production.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Castle-Press-joins-Two-Sides-to-help-promote-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/K-C-highlights-progress-in-10th-annual-sustainability-report-58-of-facilities-met-goal-of-zero-landfill-manufacturing-waste.html?source=rssKimberly-Clark Corporation has published its annual report on sustainability, a comprehensive overview of the Company's progress against its sustainability and corporate responsibility efforts within its People, Planet and Products pillars.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/K-C-highlights-progress-in-10th-annual-sustainability-report-58-of-facilities-met-goal-of-zero-landfill-manufacturing-waste.html?source=rssThu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/US-Postal-Service-releases-fifth-annual-sustainability-report-GHG-emissions-decrease-99-since-2008.html?source=rssDemonstrating continued progress after five years of annual corporate sustainability reporting, the U.S. Postal Service recently released its 2012 Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting accomplishments including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste and facility energy use.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/US-Postal-Service-releases-fifth-annual-sustainability-report-GHG-emissions-decrease-99-since-2008.html?source=rssThu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Monadnock-Paper-Mills-inducted-into-NHBSR-Cornerstone-Hall-of-Fame-for-commitment-to-social-responsibility-and-sustainable-innovation.html?source=rssMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of technical/specialty and premium printing and packaging papers, was recently inducted into the New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR) Cornerstone Hall of Fame.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Monadnock-Paper-Mills-inducted-into-NHBSR-Cornerstone-Hall-of-Fame-for-commitment-to-social-responsibility-and-sustainable-innovation.html?source=rssWed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Canadian-forest-industry-recognized-internationally-for-being-environmental-progressive.html?source=rssThe International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is pointing to the Canadian industry's environmental credentials in its 2013 Sustainability Progress report.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Canadian-forest-industry-recognized-internationally-for-being-environmental-progressive.html?source=rssTue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Global-forestpaper-industryu2019s-sustainability-record-supports-transition-to-a-green-economy.html?source=rssThe International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) released its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report showing improvements on a range of sustainability indicators and focusing on the industry's contributions toward a green economy. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Global-forestpaper-industryu2019s-sustainability-record-supports-transition-to-a-green-economy.html?source=rssTue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Fuenlabrada-town-council-in-Spain-approves-motion-committing-to-local-recycling.html?source=rssThe declared commitment of Fuenlabrada town council and of the Association of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol are two good examples to demonstrate that the recent amendment to the Spanish Waste Act, which promotes recycling ‘made in Europe', is beginning to bear fruit.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Fuenlabrada-town-council-in-Spain-approves-motion-committing-to-local-recycling.html?source=rssTue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/UPM-signs-joint-development-agreement-with-Renmatix-in-biochemicals.html?source=rssUPM and Renmatix, Inc., have entered into a non-exclusive joint development agreement (JDA) in the area of biochemicals. Under terms of the JDA both companies will further develop Renmatix's water-based Plantrose process to convert woody biomass into low-cost sugar intermediates for subsequent downstream processing into biochemicals. Offering cost-competitive bio-alternatives for select petrochemicals on an industrial scale is the long term goal of this initiative. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/UPM-signs-joint-development-agreement-with-Renmatix-in-biochemicals.html?source=rssTue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Assocarta-Fuenlabrada-recycling-experience-is-the-best-practice-for-implementation-of-Recycling-Society-in-Europe.html?source=rss"The Fuenlabrada experience is not only at the top ten municipalities in Spain that best perform the collection of paper and cardboard" comments Massimo Medugno Director General of Assocarta who adds: "but it is also the best practice for the real implementation of the Recycling Society in Europe. In facts the recovered paper is recycled in Spain or in other nearby European countries with advantage to both environment and to social profile".http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Assocarta-Fuenlabrada-recycling-experience-is-the-best-practice-for-implementation-of-Recycling-Society-in-Europe.html?source=rssTue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/As-good-as-gold.html?source=rssThe recent discovery of an ancient hoard of gold and precious objects in Staffordshire, or the famed Sutton Hoo buried ship in Suffolk, now at the British Museum, may not measure up to the value to another kind of hoard discovered in West Yorkshire. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/As-good-as-gold.html?source=rssMon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cascades-executive-chairman-of-the-board-named-Greenest-CEO-in-Canada-by-Corporate-Knights.html?source=rssLast night at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Alain Lemaire, Executive Chairman of the Board at Cascades, was named "Greenest CEO in Canada", a recognition initiated by Corporate Knights, an organization specialized in the promotion of good corporate practices in terms of social responsibility. This prestigious award, given for the first time, was presented to Mr. Lemaire before more than 500 guests gathered as part of Corporate Knight's 12th annual gala which reveals and honours Canada's best 50 corporate citizens. A director who has always prioritized resources The candidacy of the person who co-founded Cascades and who lead the company for nearly 10 years, taking over from his brothers Bernard and Laurent, was unanimous among the jury members. The jury was made up of leaders from Canada's five most recognized environmental organizations: Équiterre, the David Suzuki Foundation, World Wildlife Fund-Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Pembina Institute. According to Toby Heaps, President of Corporate Knights, "the jury recognized in Alain Lemaire a man who has a number of environmental achievements to his credit. Among these, the ongoing concern to prioritize recycled fibres over virgin wood fibres as a raw material; the development of strategic partnerships to offer Cascade's expertise, namely in energy efficiency and in the management of waste materials; and lastly, the continued willingness to improve the company's results with regard to water and energy consumption." "This recognition is an exceptional way to conclude my experience as head of the family business that we founded close to 50 years ago. I am also honoured to be the first recipient of this prestigious award," said Alain Lemaire. "I would like to congratulate the other nominees and thank the members of the jury, but also to salute Corporate Knight's initiative for having created this award. Corporate leaders are often recognized for their management style and economic achievements, but rarely for their environmental accomplishments," he added. Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fibres. The Company employs more than 12,000 employees, who work in over 100 modern and versatile production units located in North America and Europe. With its management philosophy, close to half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that customers have come to rely on. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol CAS. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cascades-executive-chairman-of-the-board-named-Greenest-CEO-in-Canada-by-Corporate-Knights.html?source=rssFri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Duet-Recruiting-joins-Two-Sides-as-allied-member-to-build-high-capacity-sustainable-workforce-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssDuet Recruiting is helping to build a high capacity, sustainable workforce in the pulp and paper industry.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Duet-Recruiting-joins-Two-Sides-as-allied-member-to-build-high-capacity-sustainable-workforce-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssFri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Hanna-Zappa-Polz-Inc-joins-Two-Sides-as-partner-member.html?source=rssHanna, Zappa & Polz, Inc. is a full-service advertising agency which is especially adept at determining clients' unique selling proposition (or as Ogilvy put it, "that burr of differentiation") that sticks in the audience's mind.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Hanna-Zappa-Polz-Inc-joins-Two-Sides-as-partner-member.html?source=rssFri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/TC-Transcontinental-ranks-48th-in-Corporate-Knights-annual-ranking-of-the-Best-50-Corporate-Citizens-in-Canada.html?source=rssOnce again, TC Transcontinental has met the challenge and been included by the independent media company Corporate Knights in its annual ranking of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. In a highly competitive environment, this recognition shows that the Corporation has taken the right approach with its ongoing commitment to sustainability and a plan that continues to achieve and in some cases even surpass, most of its targets.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/TC-Transcontinental-ranks-48th-in-Corporate-Knights-annual-ranking-of-the-Best-50-Corporate-Citizens-in-Canada.html?source=rssFri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SFI-reaches-out-to-10000-stakeholders-to-revise-its-forestry-standard.html?source=rssToday, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) launched the process of revising its current standard to develop the SFI 2015-2019 Standard, reaching out to more than 10,000 stakeholders for input. Currently 240 million acres (100 million hectares) are third-party certified to the SFI 2010-2014 Standard on public and private lands. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SFI-reaches-out-to-10000-stakeholders-to-revise-its-forestry-standard.html?source=rssWed, 5 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SCA-Tork-Sustainability-Study-states-78-percent-US-consumers-say-they-buy-green-products-and-services.html?source=rssU.S. consumers continue to go green, as 78 percent say they buy green products and services, a steady increase over 69 percent last year, according to the 5th Annual Tork Sustainability Study. The study was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of SCA, makers of the Tork® brand of away-from-home paper products and one of the world's most sustainable and ethical companies.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SCA-Tork-Sustainability-Study-states-78-percent-US-consumers-say-they-buy-green-products-and-services.html?source=rssWed, 5 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Domtar-enters-into-partnership-with-PrintEco-to-promote-responsible-paper-usage.html?source=rssDomtar Corporation today announced its partnership with PrintEco, whose free personal use software optimizes paper use for today's most popular applications. Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox, & Chrome, PrintEco allows users to easily practice responsible paper usage, while also saving time and money. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Domtar-enters-into-partnership-with-PrintEco-to-promote-responsible-paper-usage.html?source=rssTue, 4 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tetra-Pak-launches-global-marketing-campaign-to-educate-consumers-about-renewable-packaging.html?source=rssTetra Pak®, today launched a global marketing campaign to shed more light on renewable materials and the role they can play in helping to protect the planet.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tetra-Pak-launches-global-marketing-campaign-to-educate-consumers-about-renewable-packaging.html?source=rssTue, 4 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Swedens-Innventia-creates-BoostEff-technology-to-reduce-carbon-dioxide-emissions-and-improve-resource-efficiency-using-uFEFFSC-LWC-papers-and-fibreboard.html?source=rssIn May, the EU BoostEff project concluded with a conference in Stockholm. Three years of work have now resulted in a toolbox of technology to be combined based on the industry's development requirements, over and above the project's primary goal of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and improved resource efficiency in the form of energy and fibre raw materials.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Swedens-Innventia-creates-BoostEff-technology-to-reduce-carbon-dioxide-emissions-and-improve-resource-efficiency-using-uFEFFSC-LWC-papers-and-fibreboard.html?source=rssTue, 4 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Asia-Pulp-and-Paper-continues-its-forest-conservation-policy-by-releasing-third-update-to-its-sustainability-roadmap-Vision-2020.html?source=rssAsia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) today announces that its commitment to end deforestation in its supply chain continues to protect Indonesian rainforest. The announcement comes as the company releases the third update to its Sustainability Roadmap ‘Vision 2020'. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Asia-Pulp-and-Paper-continues-its-forest-conservation-policy-by-releasing-third-update-to-its-sustainability-roadmap-Vision-2020.html?source=rssTue, 4 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Suttle-Straus-joins-Two-Sides-to-promote-the-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssOne hundred years ago the foundation of Suttle-Straus was laid as a small family company was started to serve its customers with a high level of service and a reputation for quality products. Over the years the product lines and services have changed and adapted many times as technologies have advanced and clients have requested a broader spectrum of assistance. Today most of the company's client solutions feature multi-channel marketing that incorporates several aspects of the business.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Suttle-Straus-joins-Two-Sides-to-promote-the-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssMon, 3 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Temple-Inland-fined-33-million-for-2011-chemical-spill-and-fish-kill-at-Louisiana-paper-mill-From-the-web.html?source=rssTemple Inland, which caused a major fish kill on the Pearl River in 2011 when it released pollutants from its Bogalusa paper mill, was ordered Wednesday to pay $3.3 million in criminal penalties, according to U.S. Attorney Dana Boente.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Temple-Inland-fined-33-million-for-2011-chemical-spill-and-fish-kill-at-Louisiana-paper-mill-From-the-web.html?source=rssThu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-awarded-winner-of-Sustainable-Business-Sector-Category-at-Nedbank-Capitals-sustainable-business-awards-in-Johannesburg-South-Africa.html?source=rssMondi, the international packaging and paper group, last night was announced the winner of the "Sustainable Business - Sector Category" by Nedbank Capital at its Sustainable Business Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-awarded-winner-of-Sustainable-Business-Sector-Category-at-Nedbank-Capitals-sustainable-business-awards-in-Johannesburg-South-Africa.html?source=rssThu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-to-support-Verdigris-environmental-initiative-from-graphic-arts-research-group-Digital-Dots.html?source=rssMondi, the international packaging and paper manufacturer, has become the latest company to join Verdigris, the environmental initiative from graphic arts research group Digital Dots. Mondi is the first representative of the paper industry to join the Verdigris project.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mondi-to-support-Verdigris-environmental-initiative-from-graphic-arts-research-group-Digital-Dots.html?source=rssThu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/EPA-adds-former-Clinch-River-pulp-and-paper-mill-site-in-Tennessee-to-Superfund-hazardous-waste-list-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe site of a former pulp and paper mill in Harriman has been listed as a hazardous waste site and added to the EPA's list of priorities within the Superfund program.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/EPA-adds-former-Clinch-River-pulp-and-paper-mill-site-in-Tennessee-to-Superfund-hazardous-waste-list-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Owners-of-former-Smurfit-Stone-mill-site-in-Montana-opposed-EPA-Superfund-designation-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe owners of the former Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. paper mill site in Frenchtown say designating the area a Superfund site would hinder bringing back jobs.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Owners-of-former-Smurfit-Stone-mill-site-in-Montana-opposed-EPA-Superfund-designation-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Two-Sides-to-begin-No-Wonder-You-Love-Paper-ad-campaign-to-promote-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssAs part of its expanding efforts to promote the sustainability of print and paper, Two Sides this month will begin working with U.S. magazine and newspaper publishers to reach consumers with the No Wonder You Love Paper ad campaign. One of the first ads to appear is in the June issue of National Geographic magazine. The campaign, which promotes the sustainability, visual appeal and versatility of magazines and newspapers, follows a similar, highly successful campaign in Europe that anticipates $10 million worth of in-kind ad placements in leading magazines and newspapers.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Two-Sides-to-begin-No-Wonder-You-Love-Paper-ad-campaign-to-promote-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssTue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Rottneros-Swedish-VallviksBruk-pulp-mill-chooses-ABB-instrumentation-to-build-new-plant-for-biological-water-treatment.html?source=rssABB instrumentation was an obvious choice when the Swedish pulp producer VallviksBruk AB built a new plant for biological water treatment. VallviksBruk AB, located about 200 km (125 miles) north of Stockholm, produces softwood kraft pulp and chemical pulp for export. A tour of the mill shows that the relationship with ABB is firmly rooted. It contains many types of ABB instruments, originating from known quality manufacturers linked to ABB, Fischer & Porter, Hartmann & Braun and Alfa Laval, to name a few. "There are an incredible number of flows in this kind of plant and we have almost always bought instrumentation from ABB. Only the best will do," says Ronny Svensson, supervisor for the instrumentation workshop where about ten people maintain the mill instrumentation. Increased environmental requirements The pulping process consumes plenty of water. Previously the water was purified in the mill's mechanical treatment plant. This is a large, open rotation basin where the sludge is separated from the water. Some years ago, increased environmental requirements led to a major investment in a biological treatment plant. It was completed and commissioned in November 2011. Biological treatment means that the process water is purified by means of micro-organisms. Not only can the organic substances be removed by bio-degradation, but also inorganic salts of nitrogen and phosphorus can be degraded. The dirtiest water goes into the biological treatment plant. The mechanical treatment plant is still used for water needing little treatment, explains Svensson. Plastic tokens carry bacteria The production of chemical pulp requires a high temperature for the pressure cooker to release the wood fibers and for bleaching and washing the fiber. The warm so-called "back water" comes to the biological treatment plant via two large tanks, each with a volume of 1,355 cubic meters (48,000 cubic feet). As the water temperature drops from 60-70° C to 37° C (140-158F to 99.5F), the ideal temperature level for biological treatment, oxygen is added while stirring the tanks to keep the bacteria alive. Also added are lots of so-called carriers, namely small plastic tokens, to which the bacteria can cling to aid their proliferation. The next step is the coagulation basin where nutrients and iron sulfate are pumped in to really start up the degradation process. Also polymers are added to help separate the sludge by flocculation. After that the water enters the rotating basin where the sludge is separated mechanically. Finally the water is squeezed out of the sludge and the remaining waste product looks like horse manure. It is used as an ingredient in particular topsoil or pellets. VallviksBruk AB produces approximately six containers a week of the waste sludge. New filter presses In the various stages flowmeters keep track of levels and additives in the process. "We are still optimizing the installation performance in terms of additives, but the instruments have functioned as they should," says Svensson. The extensive water consumption at the plant would actually require a much greater biological purification process than VallviksBruk AB has invested in so far. The reason that the biological treatment suffices is the installation of two new filter presses, supplied by Metso Finland. The filter presses dewater the pulp much more efficiently. The flows at the new filter presses are controlled by ABB flowmeters. ABB pressure sensors measure the pressure in and out of the filter presses, which reduce the volume of water to be treated by half. "Without the filters it would have been impossible to create cost-efficient bio-treatment," says Svensson. FACTS VallviksBruk AB is one of two mills in the Swedish Rottneros Group. The mill has about 160 employees and a production capacity of approximately 240,000 tons per year. Products produced at VallviksBruk AB are bleached kraft pulp ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) and UKP (Unbleached Kraft Pulp). ABB has supplied instrumentation for flow, pressure, temperature, level and analysis. Included are 55 electromagnetic flowmeters in different dimensions, approximately 20 pressure sensors in the 260 series, 12 temperature sensors with transmitters and an FSM 4000 electromagnetic flowmeter, AC. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Rottneros-Swedish-VallviksBruk-pulp-mill-chooses-ABB-instrumentation-to-build-new-plant-for-biological-water-treatment.html?source=rssMon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SCA-wins-award-for-best-sustainability-report-2012-from-Swedish-environment-publication-MiljoRapporten.html?source=rssSCA has once more been awarded for its sustainability reporting. In a large independent comparison of companies listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Large Cap-list SCA was awarded "Best Sustainability Report 2012". The comparison was done by Swedish independent environment publication MiljöRapporten together with an expert jury consisting of CSR- and sustainability professionals. All 58 companies on the Large Cap-list was part of the comparison. Among them are global companies like Volvo, Ericsson and H&M. SCA received the jury's vote because of the reports strong connections between business values, sustainability and civil responsibilities. The jury also considered SCAs report as something other companies should use as an example when shifting from dutiful reporting to strategic sustainable work. "This is good news that proves our long-term strategic sustainability work is paying off. For SCA, sustainability is an integral part of our business model and our operations. All our employees take a part of our sustainability efforts, from raw material sourcing, product development and manufacturing, all the way down to our customers and consumers," says SCA´s SVP Corporate Sustainability Kersti Strandqvist and continues: "We have increased our measureable goals from four to eleven in the 2012 report because we believe it's a good way to ensure delivery. We also know that our consumers and customers have high demands on transparency and sustainability and we strive to live up to these high standards." SCA has published its sustainability report since 1998 and this was not SCAs first award for the sustainability reporting. In 2012 SCA was awarded "Best sustainability report 2011" by Swedish FAR, the professional institute for authorized public accountants. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SCA-wins-award-for-best-sustainability-report-2012-from-Swedish-environment-publication-MiljoRapporten.html?source=rssFri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Smurfit-Kappa-publishes-its-vision-on-sustainability-and-establishes-additional-sustainability-objectives-up-to-2020.html?source=rssSmurfit Kappa Group plc (‘SKG' or the ‘Group'), one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and the Americas, announces the publication of its vision on sustainability which establishes additional objectives for the business up to 2020 and which extends and builds on the range of sustainability initiatives which the Group already has in place.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Smurfit-Kappa-publishes-its-vision-on-sustainability-and-establishes-additional-sustainability-objectives-up-to-2020.html?source=rssWed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-achieves-FSC-accreditation-for-its-HP-Home-and-Office-and-HP-Office-brands-within-its-HP-Everyday-Paper-range.html?source=rssInternational Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has further underlined its commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) accreditation for its HP Home and Office and HP Office brands within its HP Everyday Papers range.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-achieves-FSC-accreditation-for-its-HP-Home-and-Office-and-HP-Office-brands-within-its-HP-Everyday-Paper-range.html?source=rssTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-claims-to-remain-committed-to-sustainable-forestry-despite-breakdown-of-discussions-under-Canadian-boreal-forest-agreement.html?source=rssResolute Forest Products Inc. today expressed the Company's disappointment that negotiations under the auspices of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) have broken down after three years of collaborative efforts. Parties were unable to reach mutual agreement on a workable plan to jointly further conservation efforts while balancing environmental, social and economic considerations in the Canadian boreal forest. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-claims-to-remain-committed-to-sustainable-forestry-despite-breakdown-of-discussions-under-Canadian-boreal-forest-agreement.html?source=rssTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Environmental-groups-suspend-further-work-with-Resolute-Forest-Products-under-Canadian-Boreal-Forest-Agreement.html?source=rssOn the third anniversary of the signing of the historic Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), environmental signatories are suspending further work with Resolute Forest Products. They remain committed to continuing their work with other signatory companies to plan for protection of critical Boreal woodland caribou habitat and sustainable forest management practices. "We are very pleased with the groundbreaking solutions for conservation we have forged under the CBFA with companies such as Tembec, Alberta Pacific Forest Industries, and Millar Western Forest Products in northeastern Ontario and Alberta respectively," said Janet Sumner of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). "We are also optimistic about advancing conservation and sustainable forestry plans through our on-going work with Tolko, Weyerhaeuser, and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. "However, despite three years of work we feel we have not been able to make meaningful progress towards science-based conservation and sustainable forestry plans with Resolute Forest Products on its large tenures in Quebec and Northwestern Ontario. After creating and revising numerous conservation analyses, and putting several workable proposals on the table, we have come to the sad conclusion that Resolute will not do the minimum that the science says is required to protect our forests and the threatened caribou that call them home," adds Sumner. "We believe that Resolute is not meeting its commitments to ensure caribou survive on the forests it manages. In our opinion, it has so far proven itself unwilling to strike a balance between its economic interests and the local survival of a nationally threatened species," added Todd Paglia of ForestEthics. The environmental groups' assessment, based on federal government science, is that Resolute's forestry plans would severely diminish the chances that any caribou herds within their tenures will survive after their logging operations. The federal recovery strategy under the Species At Risk Act requires that all caribou herds in Canada be managed to create a minimum likelihood of 60% survival. All environmental signatories to the CBFA are suspending further work with Resolute until it can commit to scientifically defensible conservation plans that would give caribou a reasonable chance of survival. "The CBFA has proven itself a workable model with companies that honour their commitments. Last year, signatories announced a joint caribou action plan for northeastern Ontario that proposed an 8,000 km2 logging-free zone to protect critical caribou habitat and an increase of wood supply for local mills," adds Sumner. In Northeast Alberta, signatories supported the establishment of the proposed Dillon River Wildland Park and the Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Park, and this month have agreed on an approach for Caribou Action Planning in the Athabasca and Cold Lake regions. They are now commencing outreach to Provincial, Aboriginal, municipal and energy sector leaders to move forward. The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement was signed in 2010 by all member companies of the Forest Products Association of Canada and nine environmental groups. Environmental groups continuing to implement the CBFA are the Canadian Boreal Initiative, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, David Suzuki Foundation, ForestEthics, Ivey Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and the International Boreal Conservation Campaign. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Environmental-groups-suspend-further-work-with-Resolute-Forest-Products-under-Canadian-Boreal-Forest-Agreement.html?source=rssTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-CEO-We-will-encourage-environmental-groups-to-return-to-table-with-Resolute-on-Boreal-Agreement.html?source=rssAs the President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), on behalf of the companies who signed the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), we regret that environmental groups have suspended negotiations in northwest Ontario and Quebec but we are pleased that they remain committed to continuing the hard work of the CBFA.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-CEO-We-will-encourage-environmental-groups-to-return-to-table-with-Resolute-on-Boreal-Agreement.html?source=rssTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SAICAs-Bold-steps-into-the-UK.html?source=rssThe UK's Manchester Ship Canal officially opened in January 1894 after a seven year construction period. It is an engineering feat of monumental proportions and is clearly one of the greatest technological achievements of the Victorian age. The canal connects the City of Manchester to the open sea, a distance of 40 miles. It is still the longest river navigation canal in the world and remains the world's eighth-longest ship canal, only slightly shorter than the Panama Canal in Central America. Its introduction was a major factor in Manchester and the surrounding Lancashire towns becoming major centres of trade over the following century. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/SAICAs-Bold-steps-into-the-UK.html?source=rssMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-distribute-13500-saplings-across-North-America-as-part-of-its-Trees-into-Cartons-Cartons-into-Trees-education-program.html?source=rssFrom April 20-26, 2013, a record 22 member companies of the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) distributed 13,500 saplings to students and community members through TICCIT ("Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees"), an educational program sponsored by PPC that promotes planting trees in recycled cartons or paperboard boxes as a way to highlight the importance of recycling and the sustainable nature of paper-based packaging.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-distribute-13500-saplings-across-North-America-as-part-of-its-Trees-into-Cartons-Cartons-into-Trees-education-program.html?source=rssThu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-secures-EU-Eco-label-status-for-its-HP-Everyday-Paper-range.html?source=rssInternational Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving EU Eco-label status for its HP Everyday Papers range.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/International-Paper-secures-EU-Eco-label-status-for-its-HP-Everyday-Paper-range.html?source=rssWed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-Forest-Products-inaugurates-power-island-producing-green-energy-at-its-pulp-and-paper-operation-in-Thunder-Bay-ON.html?source=rssResolute Forest Products Inc. today officially inaugurated a major power island producing green energy at its pulp and paper operation located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The power island includes a refurbished and upgraded woodwaste boiler and a new 65-megawatt condensing turbine. Approved by Resolute in early 2011, the C$65 million project took just over 21 months to complete. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Resolute-Forest-Products-inaugurates-power-island-producing-green-energy-at-its-pulp-and-paper-operation-in-Thunder-Bay-ON.html?source=rssTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bureau-Veritas-Certification-launches-Due-Diligence-Solution-for-compliance-wEuropean-Union-Timber-Regulation.html?source=rssBureau Veritas Certification has launched a dedicated Due Diligence Solution for the forest, pulp and paper, packaging and wood products industries in response to the recent entry in application of the European Union Timber Regulation 995/2010 (EUTR).http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bureau-Veritas-Certification-launches-Due-Diligence-Solution-for-compliance-wEuropean-Union-Timber-Regulation.html?source=rssTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Paper-Shipping-Sack-Manufacturers-Association-joins-Two-Sides-as-allied-member.html?source=rssThe Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers' Association (PSSMA) is the national trade association of U.S. producers of multiwall shipping sacks.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Paper-Shipping-Sack-Manufacturers-Association-joins-Two-Sides-as-allied-member.html?source=rssTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/It-pays-to-get-certified.html?source=rssAcross the industry, more and more recycling facilities are turning to certification to show their customers, competitors and peers that they are committed to the highest standards in the industry. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/It-pays-to-get-certified.html?source=rssMon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-and-Canadian-Council-for-Aboriginal-Business-opens-nominations-for-Aboriginal-Business-Leadership-Award.html?source=rssThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) today announced that nominations are open for this year's Aboriginal Business Leadership Award. The $5,000 award recognizes and celebrates First Nations entrepreneurs for their success in a forest products business that exemplifies business leadership, exceptional environmental and safety performance and the delivery of high-quality products and services. The recipient must also demonstrate a strong, long-term commitment to the Aboriginal community, particularly in supporting Aboriginal employment.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/FPAC-and-Canadian-Council-for-Aboriginal-Business-opens-nominations-for-Aboriginal-Business-Leadership-Award.html?source=rssMon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Georgia-forest-industry-launching-public-relations-campaign-at-G-P-headquarters-to-promote-tree-planting.html?source=rssThe people whose livelihood depends on forests have a message for Georgia's tree huggers, and they're launching a campaign next week to deliver it.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Georgia-forest-industry-launching-public-relations-campaign-at-G-P-headquarters-to-promote-tree-planting.html?source=rssThu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/INCPEN-WRAP-recognises-that-optimised-packaging-saves-waste.html?source=rssINCPEN is pleased that WRAP recognises that optimised packaging saves waste. Reducing waste of food and other products is the prime purpose of packaging - it's why our members use it. Packaging protects products from farm or factory to home and it performs a number of other functions that make life easier and benefit the environment.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/INCPEN-WRAP-recognises-that-optimised-packaging-saves-waste.html?source=rssThu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sonoco-unveils-new-supplier-sustainability-award-program-and-its-recipients.html?source=rssSonoco (SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging and services companies, today unveiled its Sonoco Supplier Sustainability Award program. Recipients, including Arcelor Mittal, Buckman International, Staples and W.R. Grace, were recognized during a dinner at the 9th Annual Sonoco/JBE/MYCA Supplier Diversity Business Conference on Tuesday, May 7 .http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Sonoco-unveils-new-supplier-sustainability-award-program-and-its-recipients.html?source=rssWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Avery-Dennison-launches-matrix-recycling-tool-on-its-website-for-label-sustainability.html?source=rssAvery Dennison (AVY) has launched a matrix recycling tool on its website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. The tool is located at: label.averydennison.com/en/home/solutions/sustainability.html. "Many of our customers are actively improving their sustainability footprint," said Rosalyn Bandy, sustainability manager, Avery Dennison Materials Group. "We have created this matrix recycling tool as a response to those looking to reduce their impact by sending less waste to landfills." The interactive map features a directory that indicates locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities. Most of these operations process discarded pressure-sensitive scrap materials generated by label presses into clean, renewable energy sources. One such method is fuel pellets, which can be a direct substitute for coal but with a lower carbon and overall emissions footprint. The interactive tool is based on Avery Dennison's own information and was developed in collaboration with key converters, recyclers and key channel partners. Recycling may not be available in all areas. About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison (AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2011. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Avery-Dennison-launches-matrix-recycling-tool-on-its-website-for-label-sustainability.html?source=rssWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/ACE-5UK-local-authorities-now-offer-kerbside-recycling-of-beverage-cartons.html?source=rssOpportunities to recycle beverage cartons continue to increase, as the proportion of UK local authorities collecting them from the kerbside reaches 50% - reveal latest figures from the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/ACE-5UK-local-authorities-now-offer-kerbside-recycling-of-beverage-cartons.html?source=rssTue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tembec-supports-GreenBlueu2019s-Guidelines-for-Sustainable-Paper-Products.html?source=rssTembec supports the Guidelines for Sustainable Paper Products, released April 24 by GreenBlue, which provide the common language and framework the paper products industry needs to take practical and profitable steps toward sustainability. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Tembec-supports-GreenBlueu2019s-Guidelines-for-Sustainable-Paper-Products.html?source=rssMon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bangladesh-fines-Bashundhara-Paper-Mills-for-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssThe Department of Environment (DoE) on Tuesday slapped Tk 5 million fine on Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited, a sister concern of Bashundhara Group, for dumping untreated and highly toxic liquid wastes into the Meghna River. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Bangladesh-fines-Bashundhara-Paper-Mills-for-water-pollution-From-the-web.html?source=rssFri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Beckart-Environmental-expands-its-wastewater-treatment-solutions-with-innovative-anaerobic-wastewater-systems-for-pulp-and-paper-industries.html?source=rssBeckart Environmental, Inc., of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has announced the expansion of its wastewater treatment solutions to the pulp and paper industries with innovative anaerobic wastewater systems designed particularly for high strength wastewater. Partnering with Econvert of The Netherlands, a firm whose partners have over 30 years' experience in anaerobic wastewater treatment, Beckart will provide the North American industrial market with proven treatment design, manufacturing and service since 1978. Econvert systems emphasize a wastewater-to-energy approach that saves money and creates a resource for manufacturers and industrial customers; the anaerobic wastewater treatment systems continuously convert BOD, COD and sludge in wastewater streams to biogas, which can be subsequently used as a secondary energy source (to run a boiler or kettle, for example). Econvert systems feature a vertical design, greatly reducing floor space requirements. In some applications, they can be retrofitted into existing wastewater aeration systems, saving space and reducing energy-related aeration expenses. Aeration expenses and sludge generation are reduced in proportion to the reduction of BOD and COD (typically about 80%-90%). Additionally, biomass accumulated in the reactor tank will often have a saleable value. A full range of sizes are available for variable loads, and are suitable for loads from approximately 660 lbs COD/day or 440 lbs BOD/day. Individual systems can treat up to 52,000 lbs COD/day. Other standard features include a modular approach for increasing flows at expanding facilities, congestion-free influent system, gas-tight reactor and recirculation pipe to minimize odor, adjustable, independent upflow configurations, and touch-screen controls panels. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Beckart-Environmental-expands-its-wastewater-treatment-solutions-with-innovative-anaerobic-wastewater-systems-for-pulp-and-paper-industries.html?source=rssFri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Frost-Sullivan-pulp-and-paper-industry-forced-to-adopt-water-and-wastewater-efficient-solutions-to-reduce-water-consumption.html?source=rssThe pulp and paper industry characterizes with high water footprint, and rising water prices have forced manufacturers to adopt water-efficient and high-end equipment to treat wastewater and reduce water consumption. The focus on water recycling, biogas generation and sludge management is sustaining strong investments in the water and wastewater treatment market for this industry. While developing countries offer the highest potential for market expansion owing to greater greenfield project development, opportunities in mature regions such as North America and Europe will arise from the need to modernise existing facilities.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Frost-Sullivan-pulp-and-paper-industry-forced-to-adopt-water-and-wastewater-efficient-solutions-to-reduce-water-consumption.html?source=rssThu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/ForestEthics-More-major-brands-limit-their-use-of-Sustainable-Forestry-Initiative-SFI-label.html?source=rssToday, ForestEthics announced new examples of a growing trend to avoid using the ‘Sustainable Forestry Initiative' (SFI) for environmental claims or preferences. To date, twenty-four prominent brands including AT&T, United Stationers, Pitney Bowes and Allstate have now taken action to move away from SFI. Today's announcement calls attention to policies and commitments by Office Depot, Southwest Airlines, Cricket Communications and Hewlett-Packard. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/ForestEthics-More-major-brands-limit-their-use-of-Sustainable-Forestry-Initiative-SFI-label.html?source=rssTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-publishes-its-2012-sustainability-report.html?source=rssVerso Paper Corp. today announced the publication of its 2012 Sustainability Report titled "Deep Roots, New Routes." The report details Verso's progress against its commitment to respect a sustainable balance among environmental, social and economic needs. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Verso-publishes-its-2012-sustainability-report.html?source=rssTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-commits-over-130-environmental-related-improvement-projects-across-global-operations-in-2013.html?source=rssChesapeake, a leading supplier of consumer packaging, has once again committed to over 100 environment related projects in 2013. The company-wide ‘Chesapeake 100' initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of the group's global operations whilst demonstrating its ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This year, the business has committed to in-excess of 130 environmental related improvement projects across its global operations. This means every Chesapeake site has committed to at least two targets ensuring they deliver measurable results.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Chesapeake-commits-over-130-environmental-related-improvement-projects-across-global-operations-in-2013.html?source=rssTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-plants-tree-at-family-services-center-in-Springfield-MA-as-part-of-its-trees-Into-cartons-cartons-into-trees-program.html?source=rssOn Friday, April 26, 2013, a group of 50 afterschool program students, parents, community leaders, local business owners, staff from the Springfield-based Paperboard Packaging Council, a Massachusetts State Representative, and teachers at Springfield, MA's Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc. planted a white magnolia tree, sang songs, and danced, as part of PPC's "Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees" (TICCIT) Program (a national educational program that highlights the renewability and recyclability of paper and the benefits of trees to our environment). http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/PPC-plants-tree-at-family-services-center-in-Springfield-MA-as-part-of-its-trees-Into-cartons-cartons-into-trees-program.html?source=rssTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Michigan-book-manufacturer-Edwards-Brothers-receives-AFPA-National-Paper-Recycling-Award.html?source=rssThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented Edwards Brothers Malloy, based in Ann Arbor, Mich., with its 2013 Business Leadership Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding paper recycling programs, was presented at the 2013 Book Manufacturers' Institute Management Conference. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Michigan-book-manufacturer-Edwards-Brothers-receives-AFPA-National-Paper-Recycling-Award.html?source=rssMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Leeds-Paper-Recycling-directors-charged-with-waste-crime-offences.html?source=rssThree directors of a Leeds-based waste management company have been charged with waste crime offences.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Leeds-Paper-Recycling-directors-charged-with-waste-crime-offences.html?source=rssMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Health-care-IT-supplier-Voyance-celebrates-saving-50-million-pieces-of-paper-with-patient-surveying-tool.html?source=rssVoyance revolutionized the healthcare industry when it introduced EdgePerception, the industry's first electronic patient satisfaction surveying solution. As the company continues to post record growth each year, its positive impact on the environment continues to grow along with it. Voyance is excited to celebrate saving 50,000,000 pieces of paper.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Health-care-IT-supplier-Voyance-celebrates-saving-50-million-pieces-of-paper-with-patient-surveying-tool.html?source=rssSun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Pratt-Industry-holds-groundbreaking-for-solid-waste-transfer-station-at-corporate-offices-in-Georgia.html?source=rssPratt Industries, the Conyers-based 100 percent recycled paper and packaging company will celebrate Earth Week with a ceremonial ground breaking and tree planting at the site of the soon to be constructed solid-waste transfer station at the company's corporate campus.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Pratt-Industry-holds-groundbreaking-for-solid-waste-transfer-station-at-corporate-offices-in-Georgia.html?source=rssThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/CPI-joins-forces-to-lobby-government-to-limit-support-for-energy-only-biomass.html?source=rssConfederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has joined forces with a number of environmental groups and fibre-based trade associations to lobby Government to limit support for energy-only biomass. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/CPI-joins-forces-to-lobby-government-to-limit-support-for-energy-only-biomass.html?source=rssThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/IPs-xpedx-establishes-new-set-of-sustainability-goals-in-2013-to-offer-sustainable-solutions-to-its-customers.html?source=rssxpedx, a leading business-to-business distribution company in North America and a business of International Paper (IP), is pursuing a new set of sustainability goals in 2013 that will advance its leadership role in offering sustainable solutions to its customers in printing, packaging and facilities supplies. "Maintaining sustainable business practices is part of our identity," said Dave Wallace, xpedx director, Sustainability. "Our commitment is to deliver products our customers want while ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources for generations to come." Sustainable Leadership xpedx enhanced its Sustainability Survey and Scorecard for 2013 and will expand engagement to suppliers that represent 75 percent of its purchases. The Survey and Scorecard evaluate the role that sustainability plays among xpedx suppliers in three areas of corporate commitment, key sustainability indicators and collaborative potential. Sustainable Operations For 2013, xpedx, as a part of IP's recently published sustainability goals, has established a goal to earn the ENERGY STAR at seven new locations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that helps businesses save money and protect the climate through energy efficient business practices. To earn the ENERGY STAR, xpedx locations must score in the top 25 percent of comparable facilities nationwide for energy efficiency, based on the EPA's energy performance rating system. Qualified facilities meet strict energy performance standards, use less energy, are less expensive to operate and cause fewer greenhouse gas emissions than peer facilities. xpedx has already earned the ENERGY STAR at 20 locations in previous years. This year, xpedx will continue its work to expand recycling in its facilities and will implement tracking of diversion rates at all locations in a drive to reduce landfill materials. In 2012, xpedx recycled 3,492 tons of paper, plastic, board and other materials. During 2013, xpedx also aims to earn Green GlobesTM at another one of its locations. The Green Globes assessment and rating system is a third party program that is used to evaluate green building design, operation and management. The xpedx facility in Nashville has previously earned a two Green Globes rating. In 2013, xpedx will also continue to operate as a SmartWay® Transport Partner. SmartWay is an EPA program that seeks to reduce greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improve fuel efficiency. As a company participating in the SmartWay Transport Partnership, xpedx is measuring the current environmental performance of its fleet of 715 trucks and committing to improve the fleet's performance. By defining clear and achievable goals for its delivery operations, xpedx is actively addressing greenhouse gas emissions and air quality. Additionally, xpedx is continuing a policy regarding the use of paper in which 100 percent of its product line catalogs and a minimum of 90 percent of its marketing materials only use paper certified to either the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards. In addition, xpedx is implementing sustainable procurement policies regarding the purchase of food service and other related materials such as towels and tissues for internal use. Sustainable Choices xpedx continues to offer one of the most extensive lines of sustainable products that meet recognized third party standards. These products are backed by field experts and are supported by extensive reporting capabilities that give customers the information they need to track and meet their established sustainability goals. About xpedx Cincinnati, Ohio-based xpedx, a business of International Paper, is one of the largest business-to-business distribution companies in North America. xpedx distributes a wide variety of printing, packaging, and facility supplies and equipment to printers, manufacturers, retailers and commercial facilities from locations across North America. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/IPs-xpedx-establishes-new-set-of-sustainability-goals-in-2013-to-offer-sustainable-solutions-to-its-customers.html?source=rssWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Appleton-Coated-introduces-new-Utopia-swatchbook-for-designers-and-printers.html?source=rssAppleton Coated's new Utopia Swatchbook helps designers and printers map their creative course with the power of print. A comprehensive "Print Demos" section helps in selecting the best paper option and techniques. "The Utopia GPS - Green Product Selector" guides users toward achieving compatibility of print excellence and environmental stewardship. "Combining vivid photography by Patrick Fox and superb printing, our latest swatchbook demonstrates Utopia's unique attributes, while emphasizing the excellent value and first-class service that comes with every order," says Ferkó X. Goldinger, Appleton Coated's marketing manager. The swatchbook helps navigate the entire Utopia family of six high-quality, coated papers' grades, shades, finishes and distinct personalities: Utopia Premium in Gloss, Silk and Ivory Silk - an exceptionally smooth, uniform surface with a balanced blue-white shade favored by artists and galleries for fine art and photography reproduction U1X in Gloss, Silk and Matte - ultra-bright blue-whiteness for extra "pop" and surface smoothness that provide even light reflection for greater clarity and very smooth ink lay Utopia One in Gloss, Dull and Matte - classic, clean, balanced blue-white shade that is perfect for flesh tones and warm colors - a shade-match to Premium U2:XG in Gloss, Dull, Matte and Ivory Matte - versatile, dependable with an environmental pedigree supporting sustainability initiatives without compromise Utopia Two in Gloss, Dull and Matte - dependable and economical in a clean, blue-white shade delivering performance and value for high-volume projects that need true-to-life reproduction Utopia Three in Matte and in Gloss for web-only - made-to-order for high-volume direct mail projects requiring reliable performance and competitive valueGoldinger continues, "Utopia's complete range of matching text and cover weights, in extra bright white, blue-white, and warm ivory shades, delivers the right solution for every project and budget. It offers reliable, consistent performance and the smoothest, most uniform surface available today. Plus, most grades are manufactured with Green Power renewable energy, and all are acid-free and elemental chlorine-free." Appleton Coated was the first coated paper mill to secure Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (FSC C007796) certification in 2006. All six Utopia grades also are sourced from forests certified to be sustainable, are recyclable and contain at least 15% less wood fiber than uncoated sheets. For a copy of the new Utopia Swatchbook and for more information about Appleton Coated and the Utopia family of coated papers, visit appletoncoated.com. Appleton Coated offers the most comprehensive line-up of premium, coated papers available today marketed under the Utopia brand. From the elegance of Premium to hardworking Utopia Three, the Utopia family of coated papers offers six ways to ignite a passion for paper and the environment. The Curious Collection of fine papers are manufactured by Arjowiggins, headquartered in Paris, France, and distributed exclusively in North America by Appleton Coated. Since 1889, Appleton Coated has been headquartered in Combined Locks, Wisconsin. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Appleton-Coated-introduces-new-Utopia-swatchbook-for-designers-and-printers.html?source=rssWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Lecta-announces-new-FSC-certification.html?source=rssLecta's new FSC® certificate is now available. The number on the certificate, valid for all three Group companies (Torraspapel, Condat and Cartiere del Garda), is the same as the previous number but also includes the letters CH. The new certificate code FSC SGSCH-COC-003753 now appears in all certified paper sales and shipping documents, and in the FSC database.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Lecta-announces-new-FSC-certification.html?source=rssTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Catalyst-Paper-issues-10th-sustainability-report-62-of-all-fiber-supply-certified.html?source=rssCatalyst Paper has released its tenth sustainability report as an early adopter of this voluntary disclosure practice more than a decade ago. Titled "Our Tomorrow Starts Today", the report covers calendar 2012 and was produced using Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines (B-level application). It also serves as Catalyst's Communication on Progress as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Catalyst-Paper-issues-10th-sustainability-report-62-of-all-fiber-supply-certified.html?source=rssTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Coastal-Printing-joins-Two-Sides-to-promote-responsible-production-use-and-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssCoastal Printing is an innovative printing company located in Sarasota, Fla. The company offers a wide variety of marketing technology to help customers develop dynamic communications media to enhance their businesses. These include offset and digital printing, web-to-print, variable data, direct mail, personalized URLs, QR codes, MS tags and others.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Coastal-Printing-joins-Two-Sides-to-promote-responsible-production-use-and-sustainability-of-print-and-paper.html?source=rssTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/JD-Irving-celebrates-Earth-Day-with-initiatives-to-reduce-its-environmental-footprint.html?source=rssJ.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) marks Earth Day every year by celebrating its employees' day-to-day commitment to reducing the company's environmental footprint.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/JD-Irving-celebrates-Earth-Day-with-initiatives-to-reduce-its-environmental-footprint.html?source=rssMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mohawk-named-to-EPA-Environmental-100-Green-Power-Users-List-for-seventh-consecutive-year.html?source=rssAt Mohawk, North America's largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, every day is Earth Day. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Mohawk-named-to-EPA-Environmental-100-Green-Power-Users-List-for-seventh-consecutive-year.html?source=rssMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cintas-recycles-one-million-pounds-of-paper-during-2013-Shred-USA-Earth-Day-events.html?source=rssIn recognition of Earth Day, celebrated today, Cintas Corporation (CTAS), a leader in secure document management services, announced it recycled over one million pounds of paper during its free Shred USA® Earth Day events throughout the U.S. from April 19-21. The total resulted in more than 12,000 trees being saved. This removes 2.8 million pounds of greenhouse gases, or the equivalent of taking 254 cars off the road per year. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Cintas-recycles-one-million-pounds-of-paper-during-2013-Shred-USA-Earth-Day-events.html?source=rssMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Renewable-Bag-Council-redesigned-website-is-live-focuses-on-positive-benefits-of-paper-bags.html?source=rssRenewable Bag Council today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website: renewablebag.org. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/environment/Renewable-Bag-Council-redesigned-website-is-live-focuses-on-positive-benefits-of-paper-bags.html?source=rssFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400