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2023 Pulp and Paper Industry Year in Review
As the pulp and paper industry navigated 2023, it faced a dynamic landscape marked by challenges and opportunities. There was a modest dip in...
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2023 Recap: SYP KD Lumber Prices Fall to 2019 Lows as Economy Slumps
As 2023 finishes out, SYP KD lumber prices have steadily fallen to levels not seen since 2019. With economic factors showing a potential recession on...
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Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solutions: December 2023
As we reflect on the past year, it's clear that major companies have recognized the importance of sustainable packaging and materials. Throughout...
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2024 Outlook on Russian Exports in the Lumber Market
Russian exports in the global lumber market have changed substantially as their war against Ukraine continues. With the huge shift in exports from...
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Holiday Buying Guide for Sustainable Wrapping Paper and Gift Boxes
As the holiday season approaches, consumers worldwide are eagerly stocking up on cards, shopping bags, shipping boxes, and wrapping paper to spread...
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Paper & Beyond: Insights on Pulp and Paper Market Developments in 2023
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) is set to host its annual event, Paper & Beyond, from November 28 to 29, 2023, in Brussels,...
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BlackRock Invests Massive $550 Million to Occidental DAC Carbon Plant
The world's largest money management firm, BlackRock, recently announced a considerable $550 million investment in Occidental Petroleum's direct air...
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Carbon Disclosure Project Campaign Sets Sights on High CO2 Emitters
Recently, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced a huge breakthrough in the race to stop global temperature increases. A partnership with...
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Sustainability Success: Pulp & Paper Accomplishments, Partnerships, and Innovations
Numerous major companies are teaming up with pulp and paper producers to develop sustainable paper packaging to meet ESG initiatives. It is essential...
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Weak Lumber Markets Drive Global Sawlog Prices Down 10% from 2022
The Global Sawlog Prices Index (GSPI), a benchmark for worldwide wood pricing, has dipped about 10% from its all-time high in 2022. According to...
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The US Now Has the Largest Share of Chinese Used Cooking Oil Exports
The UCO market has seen some immense changes related to its trade flow. Chinese exports have now shifted its sights to the US in a big way. In fact,...
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Canada’s Dwindling Lumber Supply Can't Cover US Demand
The global wood market has seen its share of shifts in recent years. Factors like the pandemic supply chain disruption, Russia’s wood export ban, and...