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EUDR Deforestation Law and Forest Products: What We Know So Far
On April 19, 2023, the EU passed the EUDR (European Union Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Regulation). In short, the regulation aims to curb...
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Exploring the Wave of Mill Closures in India and the Status of Its Industry
India is currently one of the top 5 largest producers globally in the pulp and paper industry. With a CAGR of roughly 8% from 2018-2022, India has...
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EPCA Annual Meeting Tecnon OrbiChem Team of Ten Announced
One of the leading petrochemicals events in the calendar is almost upon us. Petrochemical refiners, products manufacturers and downstream consumers...
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Pacific Rim Wood Chip Market Shows Drops in Both Soft and Hardwood
Softwood chips play a major role in global wood markets, but hardwood chips far surpass softwood in terms of volume. The majority of global wood chip...
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Major Headlines in the Pulp and Paper Industry: 2Q2023
Proposed Amendments to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Could Have a Negative Impact on the Paper Packaging Sector. The EU has...
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Caustic Soda Endures 'Cost & Freight' Premium, but for How Long?
Chemical tanker availability is thought to be elevating the cost of caustic soda transportation this year, with little relief envisaged in the...
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The Rise of Paper Packaging: Which Brands Are Converting?
Major companies like Amazon, Chick-fil-A, and JDE Peet's are making significant moves towards sustainability by reducing plastic usage and switching...
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Canadian Lumber Market Shrinking, Could Europe Fill the Gap?
Major downsizing in British Columbia has left a sizeable gap within the North American lumber market. Over the long-term, this could yield strategic...
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Could Quilted Northern’s Packaging Switch Lead to Increased Paper Demand?
Quilted Northern, a popular brand under Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, has recently announced an exciting change. The company will now offer...
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Finland Forestry: Falling Market, Russian Ban Change Up Industry
In the most recent forecast update, Finland’s National Resource Institute forecasts a decline in the forest products industry. Much like other areas...