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Polyamide Plastics: Opportunity and Trade Options in 2024
The world has changed a great deal since ladies’ stockings introduced the new engineered thermoplastic Nylon at the New York World's Fair in 1939....
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Economic Conditions Remain Unchanged, How Does This Impact the Forest Products Industry?
With economic conditions showing little variation, the forest products industry finds itself at a crucial juncture due to global conflicts and...
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Hardwood Fiber Prices Spike to 10-Year High as 2023 Finishes
Big movements in the global wood fiber market have led to some significant changes over the last three years. Various economic tensions, conflicts...
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OCC Prices Have Increased Rapidly – How Does it Impact Linerboard Competitiveness?
According to our transaction-based benchmark Recycled Fiber 360, spot prices have increased dramatically recently. More importantly, the "last tons"...
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Optimizing Water Usage: A Key Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
As we look at sustainability initiatives undertaken by companies to foster a more circular economy, the emphasis is often placed on greenhouse gas...
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2023 Year-End Sustainability Trends Focus on Biofuels, SAF
As 2023 comes to a close, several key sustainability topics have become top-of-mind in the energy market. Biofuels continue to gain prominence and...
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Recycled Fiber Contract Prices Outpace Spot Prices: The Limits of Certain Pricing Indices
During the latter half of the year, the prices of recycled fiber in the US Southeast region witnessed a noticeable increase. Within just four months,...
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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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Western PET Sector Profit Loss 2023: How Much and For How Long?
PET industry participants in Europe and North America are locked in a fight for survival. What can the PET sector do to improve its outlook for 2024?...
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Carbon Benchmarking: The Key to Finding the Right Supplier for CPG Companies
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned about the environmental impact that companies have on our planet. With climate change and...