In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the unexpected downturn in U.S. paper recycling rates during 2024 has raised eyebrows among environmentalists and industry experts alike, prompting a closer examination of the factors at play. Despite decades of progress in building robust
The shuttering of the Pixelle Paper Mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, has sent shockwaves through a community that has long relied on the mill as an economic and cultural cornerstone, leaving nearly 800 workers jobless. With this recent closure, the city faces an unprecedented challenge in navigating the
Imagine a world where every piece of packaging on store shelves must meet strict environmental standards, not by choice but by law, and with global plastic production exceeding 400 million tons annually, of which only a mere 9% is recycled, the urgency for sustainable packaging has never been more
A remarkable economic initiative is currently reshaping Graham County, North Carolina, where a long-shuttered furniture plant is being transformed into a modern manufacturing facility, breathing life back into an area that has struggled following significant industrial decline. EcoKing, a Chinese
In a strategic move emblematic of the shifting landscape within the global paper industry, UPM Communication Papers has announced plans to cease paper production at its Kaukas paper mill in Lappeenranta, Finland, by the end of 2025. This decision reflects a response to the structural overcapacity
The paper and forest products industry in Wisconsin is experiencing a noteworthy transformation, with emerging initiatives aimed at increasing female participation. Initiatives like the Women in Forest Products Scholarship are key to this shift. By providing educational support and facilitating
