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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 companies across the world aims to mount pressure to decrease carbon emissions. Using Science-Based...

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Biochar: Huge Potential in Biofuels and Renewable Energy

In the race toward renewables, new innovations continue to move the dial forward toward achieving our energy goals while decreasing carbon output....

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Decision-Making Optimization: Gaining a Competitive Edge in Pulp and Paper

Maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic pulp and paper industry is essential for success. However, optimizing business decisions in...

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PET Anti-dumping Update: Proposed Provisional Duties

On 31 October 2023, the European Commission communicated the latest details of its anti-dumping investigation into Chinese polyethylene terephthalate...

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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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Understanding Price Movements in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Economic fundamental principles assert that prices are determined by the point at which supply and demand intersect. This theory suggests that by...

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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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The Potential Impacts of Smurfit WestRock Merger on Competitors

The announced merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock has been making waves across the pulp and paper industry. The creation of such a dynamic...

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What Can We Learn from a Record-Setting 2023 Canadian Wildfire Season?

Canada’s wildfire season looks to be finally drawing to a close for 2023. While the complete total of affected areas has yet to be 100% determined,...

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