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North America’s Softwood Sawlog Market Share in Japan Rises as Demand and Volumes Decline

Japan’s government has been pushing policies that favor green building and promote the use of domestically sourced timber. As construction trends shift, imports of softwood sawlogs continue their decades-long decline, but as volumes dwindle North...

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What New Carbon Mandates and Reporting Are Now in Effect for 2025?

Now that 2025 is here, many new carbon mitigation reporting and blending mandates are officially in effect. These mandates aim to reduce greenhouse...

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Clean Fuels America Conference 2025 Shows Bright Future for Renewables

The Clean Fuels America Conference 2025 is currently underway, and this year’s event has already brought together the brightest minds and strongest...

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Maleic Anhydride Markets: Review 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Demand for maleic anhydride from downstream sectors—including automotive, construction, and electronics, as well as the crucial unsaturated polyester...

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The Price Gap Between Hardwood and Softwood Pulp: Analyzing Implications for Pulp Substitution

According to the latest Hawkins Wright Pulpwatch,the price gap between Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (BSKP) and Bleached Eucalyptus Kraft...

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ResourceWise's 2025 Biofuel Industry Predictions

The 2024 biofuels market was wrought with uncertainty and hesitation. Substantial shifts in the market occurred thanks to the EU’s anti-dumping...

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Navigating the EUDR Compliance Delay: Steps Forest Product Professionals Need to Take Now

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), initially scheduled for implementation in December 2024, was delayed by a year to give companies...

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Orthoxylene and Phthalic Anhydride: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook

As the second largest outlet for the intermediate chemical phthalic anhydride, unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) markets remain key. What happens in...

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45Z Update: Imported UCO Now Excluded from Tax Benefit

The US Treasury’s latest update on Section 45Z tax credits is shifting momentum across the biofuel market. The announcement confirmed earlier...

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Recent Innovations in Sustainable Practices in the Pulp and Paper Industry

In today's rapidly evolving world, the pulp and paper industry is at the forefront of sustainability efforts, playing a crucial role in the...

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