LONDON, March 11, 2019 (Other news source) -The pulp and paper sector has long been one of the principle causes of deforestation. Now, increasing demand for paper-based packaging and for wood fibre for non-paper products are putting pressure on the industry’s supply chains.

While the emergence of the digital economy has seen paper consumption for printing and newsprint decline, packaging, which currently represents around 55% of total consumption of paper and pulp, is on the up. More than two billion trees are now logged every year for packaging alone.

SUNDSVALL, Sweden , March 11, 2019 (Press Release) -The project to establish a biorefinery connected to Östrand’s pulp mill is proceeding according to plan. In December, we announced that an important milestone had been achieved with the detailed development plan for the biorefinery gaining legal force. Now it is time for the next milestone – to submit the environmental permit application to the Land and Environmental Court in Östersund.

PORCARI, Italy , March 11, 2019 (Press Release) -Sofidel has been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies to manage carbon and climate change across its supply chain, and has been awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement leader board by CDP, the non-profit global environmental disclosure platform.

HARTSVILLE, SC, March 8, 2019 (Globe Newswire) -Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has been awarded three Silver Achievement Awards at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Annual Meeting. Sonoco’s PrimaPak packaging for Green Giant Veggie Spirals was recognized for Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging, Technical Innovation and Packaging Excellence.