First field trial of gene edited conifers
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18 June 2025 | Timberbiz
Scion has launched the world’s first field trial of gene-edited conifer as part of research aimed at improving wood quality and producing materials to support New Zealand’s bioeconomy. Read more
Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced
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16 June 29025 | ipw
Mondi is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. Read more
What's shaping the packaging industry in 2025
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12 June 2025 | Opal
As a leading recycling, paper and cardboard packaging business, we have a clear view of the emerging trends shaping the packaging industry. As packaging continues to evolve, sustainability, efficiency and customer experience are at the forefront of this year’s trends. Businesses are seeking recyclable materials, durable packaging designs and engaging unboxing experiences. At Opal, we are delivering the packaging solutions our customers need to create value in 2025. Read more
South Australia bans plastic fruit stickers from 2025
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10 June 2025 | PKN
From 1 September 2025, South Australia will ban plastic stickers on fresh fruit and vegetable produce, including apples, pears, avocados, citrus and mangoes. Only Australian Standard (AS) certified compostable labels will be permitted on fresh produce sold in the state. Read more
Driving Energy Efficiency with Pulp and Paper Operations
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10 June 2025 | Paper Advance
Pulp and paper manufacturing remains one of the most energy-intensive industries, ranking as the second most energy-intensive sector within manufacturing, according to the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. Energy costs can account for 10 to 40 percent of total manufacturing expenses, making energy efficiency a crucial aspect of the profitability of mill operations. Read more
“France Just Hit the Jackpot”: World’s Largest Hydrogen Treasure Worth $92 Billion Sparks Energy Race and Global Power Upheaval
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10 June 2025 | Sustainability News
In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists in France have uncovered a massive 46 million-ton deposit of natural hydrogen beneath the soil of Folschviller, potentially revolutionizing global clean energy strategies and positioning France as a leader in sustainable fuel production. Read more
New EU rules’ effect on New Zealand timber exports
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6 June 2025 | Timberbiz
New Zealand exporters sending wood or beef and leather products to the European Union (EU) will soon have to comply with new rules that aim to reduce deforestation in the supply chain. Read more
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark Form $3.4B Global Tissue Joint Venture
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5 June 2025 | Paper Advance
Suzano acquires majority stake in international tissue business spanning over 70 countries, including iconic brands like Kleenex and Scott. Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in consumer products, have announced the formation of a new joint venture valued at US$3.4 billion, marking a significant reshaping of the global tissue market. Read more
Toscotec completes pioneering rebuild at Essity to harness geothermal energy
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4 June 2025 | Papnews
Toscotec and Essity successfully started up the world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand. With this groundbreaking project, Toscotec continues to demonstrate its leadership as technology supplier in enabling the energy transition of the tissue industry from fossil-based to renewable energy. Read more
Landfill crisis underscores need for packaging reform
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2 June 2025 | PKN
Businesses trading in Australia will soon face mandatory packaging regulations, with the federal government expected to introduce packaging design and labelling reform as landfill capacity in major cities approaches crisis point. Read more
BTG, has launched a new solution for accurately measuring the chemical additive demand of fibers
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2 June 2025 | BTG
BTG, has launched a new solution for accurately measuring the chemical additive demand of fibers in the paper production, leading to cost savings: SZP-16 is a compact, portable and easy-to-use solution to accurately measures the Zeta potential to make fiber additive demands visible. Read more
Kemira takes on worlds biggest challenges
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30 May 2025 | Kemira
Kemira, take on some of the world’s biggest challenges, working relentlessly to solve them with chemistry, and the firm belief that a more sustainable society is possible. From cleaning drinking water and treating wastewater, reducing and replacing plastics in packaging and enabling recyclability of fibres and textiles, Kemira focuses on chemistry that makes a meaningful difference to quality of life. The company offers an end-to-end portfolio of high-performance chemistry, and digital services for advanced process optimisation. For more information. Click here
Scion will operate as part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute from July
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21 May 2025 | Timberbiz
Dr Shane Reti, New Zealand Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, announced that New Zealand’s new public research organisations will be formed from 1 July 2025. From this date, Scion will operate as a division of the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science (Bioeconomy Science Institute). Read more
Metsa and Amcor develop recyclable fibre food tray
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21 May 2025 | PKN
Metsa Group and Amcor are working together to develop a fibre-based food tray that combines Metsa's 3D moulded fibre solution, Muoto, with Amcor’s high-barrier liner and lidding film technology. Read more
OjiFS Announces Simplified Management Structure
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15 May 2025 | Oji Fibre Solutions
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced management changes to align with its new business model, with its CEO stepping aside to lead the Company as Transition Chair and appointing a reduced leadership team, effective 01 July. Read more
Compostable Paper: Terms, Innovations, and Challenges
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8 May 2025 | Paper Advance
Two Sides North America sheds light on the end-of-life options for paper, emphasizing composting as a valuable alternative to landfilling, while clarifying the crucial difference between "biodegradable" and "compostable." Read more
Bushfire detection in Australia and NZ boosted by AI intervention
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7 May 2025 | Timberbiz
Bushfires pose a significant threat to Australia and New Zealand’s environment, economy, and communities, with traditional detection methods often failing to provide timely warnings. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bushfire detection systems are emerging as a vital tool to enhance early intervention, protect forests, and safeguard lives and infrastructure in response to this challenge. Read more
“This Changes How You Poop Forever”: Revolutionary Toilet Paper Breakthrough Redefines How Billions Clean Themselves Every Day
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3 May 2025 | Sustainability Times
In a world where technological advancements often dominate headlines, it’s easy to overlook the subtle revolutions occurring in the most mundane corners of our lives. One such quiet revolution has happened in the realm of toilet paper, a staple in every household. Read more
Opal recycles uniforms with BlockTexx
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1 May 2025 | PKN
Packaging converter Opal has joined forces with textile recycling company BlockTexx to repurpose used uniforms from its Paper & Recycling Botany Mill. The uniforms will be processed into reusable fibres Read more
‘Industry-first’ paper cap from Tetra Pak trialled on Aneto’s vegetable broth
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30 April 29025 | Packaging Europe
Tetra Pak is testing a paper-based cap for carton packages of Aneto’s vegetable broth – creating a pack that contains 73% paper by weight and, including the plant-based polymers in the coatings and opening neck, 87% renewable content. Read more
Amcor research reveals recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer decisions
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25 April 2025 | Pulpapernews.com
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has released the third edition of its European consumer claims research report. The report reveals that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions. This coincides with a growing preference for paper-based packaging. Read more
DS Smith Packaging for Egg Transport, Marks & Spencer Paper Packaging for Chocolate, and Guyenne Papier with LFI Emballages' Cardboard Yogurt Tub
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18 April 2025 | Packaging World
See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations from DS Smith, Marks & Spencer, and Guyenne Papier in collaboration with LFI Emballages from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone. These innovations highlight the significant progress being made in adopting paper-based solutions, driven by both functionality and sustainability. Read more
Albanese pledges $24M for Boyer Mill
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16 April 2025 | Print 21
Anthony Albanese has pledged up to $24M to Tasmania’s Boyer Paper Mill to transition to a low emission future, if he wins the upcoming election. Read more
Timber to leave the CFMEU to form Timber, Furnishings and Textiles Union
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16 April 2025 | Timberbiz
Members of the CFMEU Manufacturing Division have voted overwhelmingly to leave the CFMEU and establish an independent union, the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU). Read more
‘ReMade in Australia’ brand welcomed, but transparency on timber and wood-fibre origin needs to be resolved
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15 April 2025 | AFPA
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes Federal Labor’s ‘Remade in Australia’ brand announced today as a measure that has potential to demonstrate the recycling power of our sector – but the big elephant in the room remains – where does a future Albanese Government stand on Country of Origin labelling for timber and wood?. Read more
World’s first fully electric tissue machine operates at full speed at Fortissue
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9 April 2025 | ipw
Portuguese tissue manufacturer Fortissue and Toscotec have started up PM1 after a groundbreaking upgrade at their Viana do Castelo production base in Portugal. This Toscotec-supplied Ahead 2.0 line, which first began production in 2015, is now the first tissue machine in the world to operate entirely on electricity at 2,000 m/min. Read more
Fibre-based bottle from Zipform contains 50% PCR and avoids plastic liner
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9 April 2025 | Packaging Europe
Zipform Packaging has developed a bottle made with 95% wood-based fibre and over 50% post-consumer recycled content, replacing the conventional plastic liner with a moisture- and oxygen-resistant barrier layer to improve recyclability. Read more
Duracell to Reveal Paper-Based Success at Packaging Recycling Summit
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8 April 2025 | Packaging World
Duracell is revolutionizing battery packaging by replacing traditional plastic blister packs with curbside recyclable, all-cartonboard paper blisters. Read more
New Unique Solutions for Blade Coaters
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8 April 2025 | UJL
UJL Solutions, agent for Procoat Consulting, from Finland offers headbox audits and troubleshooting services on site. Now they have new unique solutions for blade coaters. Read more
Visy trials fibre-based EPS alternative for food delivery
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3 April 2025 | PKN
Visy has developed a new insulation solution, Visycell, that could help drive the shift away from expanded polystyrene (EPS) in the food delivery supply chain. Read more
Essity unveils the world-first tissue machine operating on geothermal steam
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28 March 2025 | Pulpaper.news.com
Recently, hygiene and health company Essity, has unveiled the world’s first tissue machine operating wholly on geothermal steam at its production facility in Kawerau, New Zealand. The annual CO2 emissions of the plant have been reduced by two-thirds. More than 100 people attended the official opening of the newly upgraded tissue machine, including New Zealand and Australian business leaders from the manufacturing, distribution, sustainability and retail sectors, and Kawerau business and community representatives. Read more
Five:am launches first paper yoghurt tub in Australia
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27 February 2025 | PKN
Australian organic yoghurt brand five:am has introduced paper-based tubs for its yoghurt range, becoming the first brand in the segment to adopt this packaging format. The new tubs and lids are composed of 90 per cent responsibly sourced paperboard, with a thin polyethylene (PE) plastic lining to ensure the product maintains its quality and freshness. Read more
UJL Solutions promote a new measurement method from ProCoat Consulting
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27 March 2025 | UJL
ProCoats Consulting Oy from Finland offers headbox audits and troubleshooting services on site. Now they have new unique solutions for blade coaters. Read more
Federal Election campaign critical to secure Australian forest products sector’s future
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26 March 2025| AFPA
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector will turn its attention to the Federal Election campaign following last night’s 2025-26 Budget that did not deliver any meaningful new investment to help our industries realise their potential for the climate, economy and communities. Read more
Great Earth launches fibre screw cap
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25 March 2025 | PKN
Great Earth, a Swedish company specialising in nutritional supplements, has teamed up with the sustainability start-up Blue Ocean Closures to launch an innovative fibre screw cap that aims to reduce plastic usage in packaging. This marks the first commercial use of Blue Ocean Closures’ cellulose fibre cap, a new alternative to traditional plastic screw caps. Read more
Verified study shows that Metsä Board paperboard can reduce carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%
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20 March 2025 | Paper Firstweb
According to recent life cycle assessment* conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA study, which compared MetsäBoard Classic FBB to corresponding grades available in European markets, was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. Read more
Visy launches interactive virtual tour of recycling facility on Global Recycling Day
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17 March 025 | Visy
Visy's new, free online tour lets users explore the inner workings of a Visy recycling facility. The virtual tour shows how materials are sorted into dedicated streams through manual, mechanical and optical sorting, the use of magnets and eddy currents and much more. Read more
Paper 'bottoms up' on Cadbury Drinking Chocolate
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12 March 2025 | PKN
Mondelez International is transitioning the packaging of Cadbury Drinking Chocolate in Australia to Sonoco’s EnviroCan with a paper bottom, replacing the traditional metal-bottom paper can. The new packaging is made from over 60 percent recycled cardboard and can be recycled in Australian kerbside bins. Read more
INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY
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28 February 2025 | ABB
Global Technology Leader ABB is helping to make the Pulp and Paper Industry more sustainable amid global and regional energy challenges | energy management.
The ABB AbilityTM Energy Management System helps you achieve sustainability initiatives with a quick ROI. Read more
Cardboard handle for six-pack Martins Brewery bottles provided by DS Smith
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26 February 2025 | Packaging Europe
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-pack handle solution for glass bottles of Martins Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside. Read more
Opal’s Maryvale Mill back in operation after four-week lockdown
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19 February 2025 | Sprinter
Opal has welcomed back its Maryvale Mill production team members as of Sunday 16 February, after a four-week lockdown. Read more
Smart Technologies Help Bridge Skills Gap
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19 February 2025 | Assn for Packaging & Processing Technologies
Automation, personalized training, advanced HMIs, and AI help retain employees.
The packaging and processing industry continues to seek better ways to bridge the chronic skills gap and labour shortages experienced in recent years. Increasingly, mitigation efforts include a strong focus on retention and smart technologies, according to Technology & Workforce. Read more
More than 200 jobs may go as Kinleith Mill closes paper division
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14 February 2025 | RNZ
The owner of Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill has confirmed 230 jobs will go from its paper division, which will close at the end of June. Oji Fibre Solutions chief executive Jon Ryder said there was no feasible alternative that would keep the Waikato plant operating. Read more
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
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11 February 2022 | Opal Australian Paper
Science plays an important role in Opal’s day to day operations in Australia and New Zealand and we’re proud to recognise the contribution our female team members make, through science, across our different sites. Read more
Norske Skog Boyer acquired by Boyer Capital Pty Ltd
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11 February 2025 | Pulpapernews.com
Norske Skog has entered into agreement with Boyer Capital Pty Ltd, to sell the Boyer mill at an enterprise value of approximately NOK 190 million. The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2025. Read more
Paper-based barrier breakthrough for aseptic cartons
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10 February 2025 | PKN Packaging
In a world-first development, Tetra Pak and Nissha Metallizing Solutions have collaborated to introduce an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier. Tetra Pak Oceania MD, Boris Munster, weighs in. Read more
Gene Technology Bill will help put NZ on the global map
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7 February 2025 | Timberbiz
Scion believes gene technology is key to delivering significant benefits for New Zealand, and we support proposed regulatory changes to better enable its development. Source: Timberbiz. Read more
Amazon Redesigns Packaging, Krones Swaps out Plastic Film, and Sainsbury Introduces Plastic-free Avocado Packaging
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7 February 2025 | Packaging World
These innovations highlight the significant progress being made in adopting paper-based solutions, driven by both functionality and sustainability. Read more
Tissue production up at Millicent Mill
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29 January 2025 | Timberbiz
The American-owned Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill increased its production of tissue products by an unspecified amount in the last calendar year. Kimberly-Clark’s Millicent Mill is in South Australia and produces the Kleenex brand of tissues. Sources: The SE Voice. Read more
New recyclable cardboard boxes for prawns a win for seafood-lovers and recycling
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28 January 2025 | Visy
With the summer season upon us, we have partnered with seafood producer Tassal to make the season more sustainable with new locally-made cardboard boxes for prawns. Read more
NZ to merge its seven Crown Research Institutes including Scion
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24 January 2025 | Timberbiz
The New Zealand Forest Owners Association says the Government’s decision to merge the country’s seven Crown Research Institutes (CRI) could strengthen forestry’s important role in bolstering the bioeconomy. Source: Timberbiz. Read more
Opal's Maryvale Mill in lockout
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21 January 2025 | PKN Packaging News
Opal’s Maryvale Mill is at the centre of a tense standoff between management and the CFMEU union over a deadlocked new enterprise agreement, with its 300 workers currently locked out of the facility. Read more
How will Trump’s presidency affect the packaging industry?
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21 January 2025 | Packaging Europe
On the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration – and a wave of immediate executive orders – Tim Sykes, Packaging Europe’s brand director, weighs up the potential effects on the packaging industry at large, from trade limitations to changes in business and consumer behaviour. Read more
Biobased barrier coating bolsters paper cup compostability and recyclability
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21 January 2025 | Packaging Europe
A biopolymer version of Smart Planet Technologies’ EarthCoating barrier coating has been released, combining a biobased PLA resin with a ‘specialized mineral blend’ to produce both compostable and recyclable paper cups. Read more
Releaf Paper Launches Fallen Leaves-Based Production Line in France
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17 January 2025 | Paper Advance
Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer of pulp and paper made from fallen leaves, has inaugurated its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, Île-de-France. This groundbreaking facility, co-funded by the European Union’s European Innovation Council (EIC), represents a €3.5 million investment and a transformative step in turning urban green waste into high-quality, recyclable packaging materials. Read more
Recyclable paper thermal pallet covers protect temperature-sensitive products
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16 January 2025 | Packaging Europe
In response to plastic waste concerns in the logistics sector, 2nd Level Global Solutions has developed Solaris – a range of 100% paper-based, completely recyclable, and water-resistant thermal pallet covers that protect palletized goods against temperature fluctuations in transit. Read more
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank must end unfair lending practices and end the greenwashing
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15 January 2025 | AFPA
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank needs to look at the facts, acknowledge the sustainable nature of Australian native forestry and end its ban on lending to businesses in the sector. Our native forestry is world leading environmentally, responsible for essential everyday products and forms the lifeblood for thousands of people in rural and regional Australia, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Diana Hallam said today. Read more
AI and Machine Learning in Pulp and Paper: Growth and Challenges
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14 January 2025 | Paper Advance
The growth of AI and other advanced technologies in the pulp and paper industry is driven by a range of factors that are reshaping the sector. Artificial intelligence enhances efficiency by optimizing production processes, streamlining operations, and enabling real-time data analysis and decision-making. Read more
Visy manufacturing sites go solar
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27 November 2024 | PKN Packaging
Visy is installing solar panels at multiple sites across the country to reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact. According to the company, the initiative will lower electricity use at six Victorian sites by 7 per cent, while its beverage can site in Yatala, Queensland, will see a 23 per cent reduction in energy consumption once the installation is complete in December. Read more
OjiFS Proposes to discontinue Paper Production at Kinleith Mill
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20 November 2025 | Oji
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced it proposes to take further action to stabilise and strengthen the company, by simplifying operations at Kinleith Mill, its largest facility that manufactures pulp and paper. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder says: “After extensive work and considering a variety of options, we are proposing to simplify Kinleith Mill’s operations by focusing on pulp and discontinuing loss-making paper production. Therefore, we are consulting on a plan to permanently shut the Kinleith PM6 paper machine and move to a paper import model for our packaging operations. Read more
Opal debuts world-first life-size cardboard house
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19 November 2024 | PKN Packaging
Opal, a leader in sustainable packaging, designed a fully recyclable 10m x 5.5m life-size cardboard house, showcased by Enphase Energy at the All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne. Read more
One year on: How Whakatāne Mill’s expansion has exceeded efficiency and sustainability goals
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November 2025 | Whakatane Mill
One year ago, Whakatāne Mill underwent a significant expansion following investment from key stakeholders. With a focus on future-proofing Whakatāne Mill for decades to come, key upgrades were made across multiple areas. From innovative technology to modern equipment, the upgrade was designed to boost our efficiency and improve product quality; while ensuring we maintained our commitment to sustainability. Read more
The recyclability of paper bags should not be controversial
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13 November 2024 | Papnews
Paper bags have been back in the news recently due to a decision by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) on their new bag supplier. In April 2023, the LCBO announced they would ban paper bags from their stores for environmental reasons, which PPEC and others challenged. A year later, the Premier directed Ontario’s alcohol retailer to reinstate paper bags, which PPEC supported. Read more
MasterFoods sauce pack in paper-based trial
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11 November 2024 | PKN
MasterFoods is trialling Australia's first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs, reducing plastic by 58 per cent compared to its original packaging. Read more
Mars’ MasterFoods Pilots New Paper-based Squeeze-on Packs in Australian First
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11 November 2024 |Packaging World
Australia’s MasterFoods, a Mars Australia brand, is trialing a new paper-based pack for its MasterFoods Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs. The new packaging can be recycled via traditional curbside recycling in the country. Read more
New Sensorik Senoweb Felt Break Detector
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November 2024 | UJL Pty Ltd
UJL Pty. Ltd. representing Sensorik Austria GmbH has introduced their new SensoWeb Felt web break detectors for in-paper on-felt application as used in the drying group of tier 1 paper machines. Read more
Successful pilot plant for wastewater recycling in pulp and paper production
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November 2024 | GAW Technologies
Water scarcity and driving sustainability are the reasons why many producers of paper and board are reducing their water footprint through innovative wastewater recycling. https://www.gaw.at/en/news-media/news-sub-en/675-successful-pilot-plant-for-waste-water-recycling-in-pulp-and-paper-production.html
Earthodic raises $6m for bio-based coating breakthrough
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31 October 2024 |PKN
Brisbane-based Earthodic has raised $6 million in seed funding to further its development of recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging, with plans to expand its footprint into the US. Read more
World first engineered wood product made in Warrnambool
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30 October 2024 | Timberbiz
A world first engineered wood product made exclusively from locally grown bluegum (Eucalyptus Globulus) timber has been manufactured in Warrnambool, providing a pathway to address Australia’s growing structural timber market demand. Source: Timberbiz. Read more
Opal confirms Maryvale mill will keep producing brown paper
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18 October 2024 | Timberbiz
The rumour mill is rife, after reports emerged that the Maryvale mill was running at a financial loss of $4.5 million per month and faced potential cessation of operations. Opal has since admitted that it has faced financial issues since VicForests stop supplying wood to the mill. Source: Latrobe Valley Express. Read more
Mountain Blue, Opal, Coles partner in paper punnet trial
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17 October 2024 | PKN Packaging
Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group. Read more
Advanced depackager cuts Woolies' food waste
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10 October 2024 | PKN Packaging
Woolworths’ Victorian stores will reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill through the use of Veolia's new depackaging facility in Dandenong South. Read more
Johnnie walks the paper bottle talk
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25 September 2024 | PKN Packaging
Diageo has launched a first-of-its-kind 90 per cent paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar, in Edinburgh. Read more
Mondi bakes sustainability into new premium bread packaging
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19 September 2024 | Pulpapernews.com
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves. Read more
OjiFS Confirms Penrose Mill Closure
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18 September 2024 | Oji
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “This is a sad day for OjiFS and particularly our Penrose Mill employees. While this closure will impact directly on our 75 people at the mill, we will continue serving our customers with as little disruption as possible. - Read more
Rio Tinto and Midway to develop biofuels from feedstock
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18 September 2024 | Timberbiz
Midway Limited has been appointed by Rio Tinto to develop Pongamia seed farms to test its viability as a sustainable renewable diesel feedstock. Pongamia, Millettia pinnata, is a medium sized, fast-growing tree or shrub, that produces seed with a high oil content. Read more
Winstone Pulp International closes operations at Ruapehu mills; hundreds of jobs lost
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10 September 2-24 | Whanganui Chronicle
Winstone Pulp International (WPI) has announced the official closure of operations at the Karioi pulp mill and the Tangiwai sawmill after rising energy prices forced an operational pause last month. The mills provide more than 200 permanent jobs in the district. Read more
Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push
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10 September | Paper Advance
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of sustainable fresh fibre paperboards, has found a new eco-friendly application for its industrial by-products. Read more
Valmet News
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10 September | Valmet News
Steam treated black pellets are a renewable biomass fuel that is safer and more cost-effective than conventional white pellets, delivering more energy. Valmet’s black pellet plant is a complete production facility with an integrated combined heat and power plant, from biomass infeed to black pellet outfeed. Read the full article in the latest issue of the Appita magazine, or follow this link. Read more
AFPA welcomes the passing of new Illegal Logging laws
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9 September 2024 | AFPA
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the passage through the Senate of the Albanese Government’s new national illegal logging laws, AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Diana Hallam said today. Read more
Packaging Queensland Open Home 2024
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30 August 2024 | Oji Fibre Solutions
Packaging Queensland, the five-star green-rated box manufacturing plant in Yatala, held its inaugural Open Home event on 8 August, bringing together over 50 metro key customers and industry experts for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. The event provided a platform to showcase operational excellence, cutting-edge innovations, and sustainability initiatives, in collaboration with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). Read more
Maryvale EfW project wins multi-council waste tenders
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22 August 2024 | PKN
More than a dozen Victorian councils have committed their non-recyclable household waste to the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project, which is the most progressed of its kind in Victoria, to help divert it from landfill. Read more
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products
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22 August 2024 |VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the conditions for the manufacture of low-carbon, energy-efficient, and recyclable fiber-based products. Read more
CDS Vic launches Message in a Bottle campaign
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21 August 2024 | PKN
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is calling on primary school students to lend their voice to an interactive ‘Message in a Bottle’ installation at Scienceworks, to showcase the importance of recycling. Read more
Forest product company to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
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20 August 2024 | RNZ
A large forest products company, Winstone Pulp International, is planning to shut its entire operation as a result of high wholesale energy prices. Read more
Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging
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16 August 2024 | Packaging World
This year, Colgate-Palmolive has relaunched its bamboo toothbrush featuring a compostable handle that is 100% natural and biodegradable, is made out of sustainably grown bamboo, and comes in a recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging. Read more
Red light for energy guzzlers in paper manufacturing
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13 August 2024 | Pulpapernews.com
Integrating energy data with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the ideal way for paper manufacturers to bring transparency to consumption right down to the production process level. SAP Gold Partner T.CON knows the industry for 25 years and integrates IRES data to generate a detailed consumption profile for scheduled orders. This opens up a range of possibilities for improvements. Which ones are they? Read more
OjiFS Proposes Penrose Mill Closure
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7 August 2024 | OJI
Oji Fibre Solutions has today announced it is taking action to strengthen the company and will begin consultation on a proposal to close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland. Chief Executive Officer Dr Jon Ryder said: “It is well known that Oji Fibre Solutions has suffered large losses recently. Our Penrose mill has suffered a three-year pattern of losses, with no prospect of the situation improving. Read more
The Global Shift Towards Biodegradable Pulp & Paper Products
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5 August 2024 | Paper Advance
As the world grapples with the pressing challenge of climate change, a significant global trend is emerging: the replacement of plastic materials with eco-friendly alternatives derived from trees to create biodegradable pulp and paper products. Read more
Sappi Ehingen awards GAW with an order to increase production efficiency
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5 August 2024 | Gaw Technologies
Sappi has awarded GAW Technologies with an order to increase the efficiency of production processes - in detail to expand the storage of starch as well as a retrofitting / boosting of efficiency for pigment tanks at its Ehingen mill in Germany.
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Kimberly-Clark Australia appoints new Head of Supply Chain
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25 July 2024 | KCA
Kimberly Clark Australia (K-CA) has appointed Jessica Renton as Head of Supply Chain after joining the company just 15 months ago. Read more
Gen Z's Packaging Revolution: 7 Trends Reshaping Design
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14 July 2024 | Packaging World
As Gen Z emerges as a potent consumer force, packaging design is undergoing a radical transformation. From vibrant explosions of color to embracing imperfections, these seven trends capture the essence of Gen Z's unique aesthetic preferences and values. Read more
Dewatering technique accelerates drying process for cellulose nanofibers
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10 JULY 2024 | Packaging Europe
Researchers at The University of Maine aim to streamline the commercial adoption of cellulose nanofibers as a packaging material by developing an electrostatic contact dewatering technique, thus speeding up the drying process. Read more
Tas stadium to be largest timber roofed in the world
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8 July 2024 | Timberbiz
The long-awaited concept design for Hobart’s proposed multi-purpose stadium at Macquarie Point reveals it will be “the largest timber roofed stadium in the world”. Source: Hobart Mercury. Read more
How Baileys Paper-Based Bottle is Made
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8 July 2024 | Packaging World
An extraordinary network of inventors, developers, OEMs, and stakeholders emphasize ‘progress over perfection’ as they commercialize a breakthrough bottle. Read more
Packaging paper and board imports up, but its finished products that are exploding
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4 July 2024 | IndustryEdge
Australia’s packaging paper and paper board imports were up 4.3% in total, year-ended April 2024. Imports totalled 236.1 kt for the year. As the table shows, the major increase in imports has been in Corrugating Medium and Testliner/Multiply. For the most part, these are recycled grades, but the Corrugating Medium includes increased imports of ‘semi-chemical’ medium, which includes virgin fibre pulp. Read more
Fibres from recycled food and beverage cartons produce high-quality moulded pulp packaging, concludes research from Innofibre
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4 July 2024 |Paper Advance
Packaging made from cartons has been shown to be stronger than conventional products made from old newspaper. Read more
UJL Solutions & Procoats Consulting Oy Services for PM Headbox Audit and Troubleshooting
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4 July 2024 |UJL
ProCoats Consulting Oy from Finland offers headbox audits and troubleshooting services on site. This includes overhauls and investigations to find problems and issues, as well as reconditioning, testing, measurements and repairing or recommendations. Read more
ABB launches campaign to accelerate digitalization across industries
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2 July 2024 | The Northern Miner
ABB has launched the Do More With Digital campaign aimed at highlighting opportunities for the process industries to realize their full potential through digital transformation.
Leveraging its deep ties across pulp and paper, mining, metals and cement, the Swedish tech giant believes there is significant opportunity to continue equipping these sectors with advanced industry-specific solutions, “driving their digitalization journey and allowing them to accelerate their adoption curve in a shorter timeframe”. Read more
Appita New Executive Committee for 2024
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26 June 2024 | Appita
We are excited to announce the newly appointed Executive Committee of Appita.
Their experience, diverse perspectives, passion, and dedication to advancing the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts industries will be invaluable in supporting Appita's mission to drive industry innovation and growth.
We look forward to their leadership and contributions as we continue to advance our industry together.
A special thank you to our outgoing president, David Vercoe, for his exceptional leadership and service to Appita. Thank you to Deanne Heier from Norske Skog, who today completed her 2-year term on the Appita EC; your contributions have been invaluable to Appita and the committees and networks we support. Read more