Specialty Papers US 2016 will feature a variety of topics that will help you shape your business plan for 2017 and beyond. You do not want to miss the Non-wood Pulps and Fibers session. The session will feature three presentations that will explore alternative sources of wood pulp. Smithers Pira recently spoke with Rich Cohen, founder and president of Distant Village Packaging, to gain insight about his presentation, Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging. 

 

Smithers Pira: Why is "tree-free" considered more sustainable?

 

Rich Cohen: "Saving trees has been tightly connected with preserving our earth and with being more sustainable. I think there is a lively debate around this topic, especially with consideration to sustainably harvested trees, which are also sustainable in many respects..."

 

Read Rich Cohen’s full interview.

 

Learn more about "tree-free" paper and all of the latest market trends at Specialty Papers US 2016. In addition to Rich’s lecture, there are more than 15 presentations and numerous networking events where you can connect with old colleagues and build relationships with new contacts.  

 

Take advantage of our lowest price of $999 and reserve your ticket today. Use the promotional code TAPPISUS16 to save 10% off the current delegate ticket price. Hurry, prices go up after July 1! 

 

Arrive early or extend your stay into a long weekend! There is never a shortage of things to do, see and eat in Chicago. Conveniently located near the best Chicago attractions, the Hyatt McCormick Place will put you in close proximity to key attractions like the Field Museum, the John G. Shedd Aquarium & Oceanarium, The Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier. 

 

A block of specially priced rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt McCormick Place for Specialty Papers attendees. 

 

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