Sustainable Innovations Transforming the Pulp and Paper Industry

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of global priorities, the pulp and paper industry is experiencing a transformative wave of innovation and opportunity. As environmental consciousness grows, professionals in this sector are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in developing eco-friendly solutions that meet the demands of both consumers and businesses.

From sustainable paper packaging to innovative recycling technologies, we've provided a comprehensive roundup of the most recent advancements that highlight the industry's commitment to a greener future.

Walkers Chocolates to Offer Turkish Delight, Mint Cream Chocolate Bars in Recyclable Paper Wrapper

Walkers Chocolates plans to introduce its Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars in EvoPak RCM, a fully recyclable paper wrapper. Created by EvoPak, this innovative wrapper incorporates Aquapak’s eco-friendly Hydropol, which is both recyclable and compostable. These chocolate bars will be available in select Asda and Premier stores. Read more: www.paperfirst.info

Nextgreen Global Produces Liquid Fertilizer by Transforming Black Liquor

Nextgreen Global Bhd is committed to pioneering innovative solutions to transform sustainability in manufacturing. A central aspect of this effort is the Fertilizer division, managed by its fully owned subsidiary Nextgreen Fertilizer Sdn Bhd (NGF). They are producing liquid fertilizer by converting black liquor, a by-product from the Phase 1A pulp and paper manufacturing facility, into an advanced liquid fertilizer product. This groundbreaking process, led by the R&D team, is expected to produce 30,000 TPY of liquid fertilizer. Read more: www.nextgreenglobal.listedcompany.com

Tesco Moves Its Finest Range of Dried Pasta to Paper Packaging

Tesco has transitioned its finest range of dried pasta to paper packaging to decrease plastic usage. A total of 10 product lines have been switched to the new packaging, which will also be stocked in Tesco Express stores, and the new packs are fully recyclable. Read more: www.packagingnews.co.uk

Smurfit Westrock Offers Cardboard Tube Packaging to Lismore Range of Speyside Malts

Smurfit Westrock has provided WM Lundie & Co with premium cardboard tube packaging to substitute the company’s metal-based composite tubes for the Lismore range of Speyside malts. This change has made the packaging fully recyclable through curbside recycling programs, and the shift to paper-based materials has lowered CO2 emissions. Read more: www.packagingscotland.com

Duni Group Finds Place in TIME's "World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025" List

Duni Group has been acknowledged in the inaugural edition of TIME's "World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025". The research highlights companies that have excelled in sustainable development while also maintaining robust financial health. "This is a significant honor and illustrates that financial growth and cutting-edge sustainable development are not mutually exclusive, but rather mutually reinforcing," stated Magnus Carlsson, Chief Financial Officer of Duni Group. Read more: www.mynewsdesk.com

Metsä Board Introduces QR Codes on Pallet, Reel Labels for Easy Recycling

Metsä Board has implemented QR codes on the pallet and reel labels of its products across all volumes to make the recycling process easier for customers receiving packaging materials with Metsä Board product deliveries. These QR codes lead customers to a user-friendly app that offers comprehensive details about the various packaging materials used to safeguard the paperboard throughout the logistics chain. This information will help customers determine the appropriate recycling method for each component of the delivery's packaging. The QR codes have been present on all paperboard deliveries since November 2024. Read more: www.news.cision.com

Fedrigoni Helps MasterFoods to Launch Paper-Based Tomato Sauce Pack