March 2019

European Commission welcomes European Parliament's adoption of new rules on single–use plastics to reduce marine litter

March 28, 2019 - 04:57
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Environment

BRUSSELS, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -The European Parliament today agreed on the ambitious measures proposed by the Commission to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics.

European Parliament approves new law to ban certain single-use plastic products by 2021

March 28, 2019 - 03:29
Posted in:
Environment
    BRUSSELS, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -
  • Single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers to be banned by 2021
  • 90% collection target for plastic bottles by 2029
  • More stringent application of the “polluter pays” principle

On Wednesday, Parliament approved a new law banning single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds sticks.

560 MEPs voted in favour of the agreement with EU ministers, 35 against and 28 abstained.

The following products will be banned in the EU by 2021:

EUROPEN supports European Commission calls for harmonised, consistent and proportionate implementation of Single-Use Plastics Directive

March 27, 2019 - 12:37
Posted in:
Environment

BRUSSELS, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -Noting the adoption of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive by the European Parliament today, EUROPEN supports the EU’s overarching objectives of taking bold action against litter and marine litter in particular and raising awareness about this problem among EU citizens and globally. EUROPEN calls on the European Commission and Member States to clarify without delay the provisions in legislation that remain ambiguous in order to ensure unified implementation across Europe.

PAPCEL resumes project to rebuild two PMs at India-based NEPA

March 27, 2019 - 10:17
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Mills

LITOVEL, Czech Republic, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -In 2015 PAPCEL signed an important contract for reconstruction of two paper machines with a national company NEPA, India.

Later in 2016 PAPCEL signed another contract with the same company for a delivery of new rewinder for paper machine No. 2 and reconstruction of the existing rewinder on paper machine No. 1. These deliveries of machinery equipment were carried out during 2016-2017. The project is a combination of PAPCEL‘s deliveries alongside local deliveries in India. In 2018 the project was paused by the customer.

PAPCEL resumes project to rebuild two PMs at India-based NEPA

March 27, 2019 - 10:17
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Mills

LITOVEL, Czech Republic, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -In 2015 PAPCEL signed an important contract for reconstruction of two paper machines with a national company NEPA, India.

Later in 2016 PAPCEL signed another contract with the same company for a delivery of new rewinder for paper machine No. 2 and reconstruction of the existing rewinder on paper machine No. 1. These deliveries of machinery equipment were carried out during 2016-2017. The project is a combination of PAPCEL‘s deliveries alongside local deliveries in India. In 2018 the project was paused by the customer.

The Navigator Company and National Geographic launch environmentally friendly envelope

March 27, 2019 - 07:17
Posted in:
Environment
    SETUBAL, Portugal, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -
  • National Geographic subscribers will receive their magazine in an envelope made from sustainable sources;
  • Paper is a natural, renewable, recyclable, biodegradable resource and is one of the most recycled products in Europe, with a recycling rate of 72.5% (2017).

APP launches new drinking paper straw for Latin American market

March 27, 2019 - 02:26
Posted in:
Packaging Technology

CHICAGO, March 26, 2019 (Press Release) -Today, during Paper Week in Chicago, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) announced the launch of a new paper application to provide an ecofriendly alternative to plastic straws across Latin America. This new product offering addresses the changing demands of consumers, who continually look for brands and products that satisfy environmentally conscious goals. According to APP’s 2018 Paper & Packaging Consumer Trends Report, a majority of consumers prefer paper food packaging over plastic.

AF&PA testifies in opposition of California State Assembly efforts to mandate digital receipts and calls for recognition of paper receipts' credibility

March 26, 2019 - 12:52
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Mills

WASHINGTON, DC, March 25, 2019 (Press Release) -In testimony before the California State Assembly Committee on Natural Resources the American Forest & Paper Association called for the legislature to reconsider efforts to create unnecessary mandates on businesses and consumers by requiring retailers to use electronic receipts for retail transactions. 

Terry Webber, AF&PA Executive Director, Packaging

Kruger Specialty Papers invests $40 million to build new bleached TMP plant at Trois-Rivières and to upgrade production at Wayagamack mill in QC

March 26, 2019 - 10:06
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Mills

TROIS-RIVIERES, QC , March 26, 2019 (Press Release) -Kruger Specialty Papers reached an important milestone earlier this year when Kruger’s Trois-Rivières facility delivered its first shipment of bleached thermomechanical pulp (TMP) which enabled the Wayagamack Mill to expand its product portfolio into a wider range of brightness levels. In total, $40 million were invested to build the new bleached TMP plant at Kruger Trois-Rivières and to upgrade production at Wayagamack.

Tronox confirms FTC's withdrawal from acquisition of Cristal's TiO2 business

March 26, 2019 - 08:22
Posted in:
Chemicals

STAMFORD, CT, March 25, 2019 (PRNewswire) -Tronox Limited (“Tronox” or the “Company”), a global mining and inorganic chemicals company, today confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission has withdrawn the Company’s proposed acquisition of the titanium dioxide (“TiO2“) business of The National Titanium Dioxide Company Limited (“Cristal”) from adjudication for the purpose of considering the related proposed Consent Agreement. Should the proposed Consent Agreement receive final approval by the Commission, the transaction would then be able to be consummated.

Nouryon to double production capacity for solvent-based organic peroxides at its Los Reyes site in Mexico

March 26, 2019 - 08:07
Posted in:
Chemicals

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands , March 26, 2019 (Press Release) -Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) will double production capacity for solvent-based organic peroxides at its Los Reyes, Mexico site, enabling it to support the strong growth of the North American polyolefin and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) markets. The expansion is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2020.

Crecia-Kasuga to install 40,000 tonnes/yr TM 2 at its Fuji Mill in Japan

March 26, 2019 - 07:31
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Mills

TOKYO, March 20, 2019 (Press Release) -Crecia-Kasuga Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Crecia-Kasuga"), a joint venture for tissue paper products established by Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd. (President: Kazufumi Yamasaki; headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Nippon Paper Crecia"), a Nippon Paper Group company, and Kasuga Paper Industry Co., Ltd. (President: Noboru Otsuka; headquartered in Fuji-shi, Shizuoka; hereinafter "Kasuga Paper Industry") will install the No,2 paper machine following the No.1 paper machine, which commenced operation in May 2018.

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