Two Sides reports that as support for the consumer-focused Love Paper campaign continues to grow, we are pleased to announced that the Love Paper logo is now available for on-product use!

“Our vision is to create a paper bottle than can be recycled like any other type of paper, and this prototype is the first step on the way to achieving this,” says Stijn Franssen, R&D packaging innovation manager, Coca-Cola EMEA. “A paper bottle opens up a whole new world of packaging possibilities, and we are convinced that paper packaging has a role to play in the future.”

Sappi announced that it will showcase its renewable products at the 2020 Plastic Free World Virtual Summit. Taking place live on November 9-10, and on-demand for 30 days afterwards, the summit aims to share the latest in-depth industry knowledge to help the world tackle the rising issue of plastic waste in the environment.

Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020 and announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, in the amount of $0.10 per each outstanding share of Verso's Class A common stock.

Domart Corporation recently reported a net loss of $92 million ($1.67 per share) for the third quarter of 2020 compared to net earnings of $19 million ($0.34 per share) for the second quarter of 2020 and net earnings of $20 million ($0.32 per share) for the third quarter of 2019. Sales for the third quarter of 2020 were $1.1 billion.

International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division (ITC-PSPD) to supply a new evaporation plant for its Bhadrachalam unit located in Telangana, India.

Skjern Paper is Denmark’s only paper mill. Founded in 1965, it is situated in Skjern, West Jutland. Since 2005, the ownership majority has been held by Buur Invest A/S, a Danish privately-owned investment company. The mill’s current annual capacity is 75,000 metric tons, including a range of products - coreboard, grey and blueliner, greyboard and sheets - produced from 100% recycled fibers.

International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Bracell to supply the non-condensable gases (NCG) incineration system on EPCC basis for Bracell’s pulp mill Project “STAR” in Lençóis Paulista, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has announced plans to close its Kushiro paper mill in Hokkaido, Japan, in September 2021. The mill's primary products are newsprint, publication paper and kraft paper.

The Tissue market is constantly evolving. The uncertainty of the cost of pulp, the high competitiveness of the market, the upheavals created by the current pandemic open up new challenges to tissue producers and transformers who need to anticipate competition with distinctive products, in short time frames and while preserving margins.

Yahoo Business reports that Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced it has signed an agreement with Voith to provide equipment and technical services to convert the paper machine at its Kingsport, Tennessee, mill to produce recycled containerboard including high-performance lightweight packaging grades, as well as industry standard grades.

Stora Enso has decided to commence a feasibility study and environmental permit application process on enhancing and expanding the pulp- and board-making capabilities at its Skoghall Mill in Sweden. The investment would leverage the already strong mill into an integrated, highly cost-competitive and environmentally-friendly producer of packaging board and bleached softwood market pulp. The investment would serve customers globally and further establish Stora Enso as a provider of high-quality, renewable packaging materials.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding New Jersey’s Paper Bag Ban (NJ Senate Bill 864 / Assembly Bill 1978).

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a business unit of Sonoco, has introduced new EOS line of fully curbside recyclable temperature-controlled parcel shippers in the US. The company has developed the EOS line to provide life science and perishable clients with an efficient curbside recyclable system.

In collaboration with AHA® Sparkling Water, a brand of The Coca-Cola Company, TC Transcontinental Packaging is incorporating recycled content into its IntegrititeTM collation shrink film.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, is pleased to introduce the “Un-Plastic Alternative” for in-store marketing applications. New ENVIsual Board is a renewable, fiber-based and curbside-recyclable option engineered for a new generation of retail and hospitality graphics, POP displays, and signage.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and Fiorini International, a leading Italian packaging converter, have developed Italy’s first 100% recyclable paper rice bag for Italian rice producer Riseria Vignola Giovanni.

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak are joining forces to explore the possibility of building a new recycling line to significantly increase the recycling of used beverage cartons in Central and Eastern Europe.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the release of its third Sustainability Report.

Merichem Company announces the appointment of Mr. Adam Peakes to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his financial and fiduciary duties as CFO, Mr. Peakes comes to Merichem with a strong background in strategic financial management, including mergers and acquisitions.

Resolute Forest Products announced that after a 39-year distinguished career with Resolute, Yves Laflamme will be stepping down, and retiring, as of March 1, 2021. The board of directors has unanimously selected and appointed Remi G. Lalonde as the company's next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective on the same date.

WestRock Co., Atlanta, has announced that Jim Porter, president of business development and Latin America, has decided to retire, effective Dec. 31, as reported by Recycling Today. Following his retirement, Porter will continue to contribute to WestRock by serving as one of its representatives on the board managers of Gondi, S. de R.L. de C.V., the company’s Grupo Gondi joint venture, and an advisor to the company.

Professor Ramkumar discussed recent studies by students involving the efficacy of cotton in facemasks and other PPE against SARS-CoV-2.

New resource from TAPPI Press dives deep into the film extrusion industry

Recruit the next generation of leaders and get your brand in front upcoming engineering graduates at the industry’s leading career fair event.

TAPPI’s 2020 Nominating Committee presents the 2021 slate of candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, and three Directors on the TAPPI Board.   

Hear Tissue expert David Loebker weigh in how to best use standards to gain a competitive advantage during this live event

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