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More Major Companies Shift to Paper Packaging, Creating Opportunities for the P&P Industry

Throughout 2022, we’ve seen the Pulp and Paper industry go above and beyond to place sustainability matters at the forefront of its priorities. This includes the countless new products that have been introduced as sustainable alternatives, more...

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FBB vs SBS: What Will Demand Look Like in the Next 5 Years?

Cartonboard has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years. It currently makes up about 17% of the global paper and board market –...

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Southern Timber Prices Continue to Trend Lower in 3Q2022

Following a 15-year peak in 1Q2022 and a sharp decline in prices in 2Q2022, the weighted average price for southern timber continued trending lower,...

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Analyzing the US OCC Supply Curve

Supply curves are critical for procurement strategy and capital planning, offering a powerful tool for professionals studying markets and charting...

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The Global Water Scarcity Crisis: How It’s Impacting the Pulp and Paper Industry and Ways You Can Respond

The AGU journal Earth’s Future conducted a study to get an idea of what water scarcity might look like in the coming years. The study examined...

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Pulp and Paper Market Spotlight: Brazil

Brazil has been a major player in the Pulp and Paper industry for many years, but as of recent, it has taken a clear lead as the third largest pulp...

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Russian Forest Exports Down Near 50% Since 2021

Russian forest product exports likely fall by 50% year-over-year in the second half of 2022. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been costly to the...

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New Approach to Forest Carbon Accounting Aims to Enhance Accuracy & Transparency

A first-of-its-kind carbon accounting methodology for Improved Forest Management (IFM), designed to provide more measurable proof of climate impact...

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Recycled Fiber Price Benchmark: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Buyers and sellers of OCC and other recycled fiber products want reliable, actionable data. Our two ResourceWise companies, Fisher International and...

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UPDATE: Wood Chip Prices Continue to Soar in the Pacific Northwest

Conifer wood chip consumers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) continue to find themselves in a tough situation, as a convergence of events has pinched...

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