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LONGVIEW, WA, Dec. 11, 2018 (Longview Daily News) -The Longview Fire Department and a Nippon paper engineer investigated several complaints of a strong pulp mill odor that descended over the southern parts of the city during lunch hour Monday, according to Longview Fire Department officials.
Fire battalion chief Blake Tomlinson said the WestRock paper mill (formerly KapStone Paper and Packaging) released NCGs — harmless noncondensable gasses — just after noon, which combined with an unusual wind pattern making the smell more noticeable than normal.
Read moreDUBAI, Dec. 11, 2018 (Local News) -Paper Arabia 2018, an upcoming biennial event in Dubai, UAE will focus on eco-friendly products and artificial pulp as well as offer insights on green pulp-based products and using paper for a sustainable future, said event organisers.
Studies indicate that each year, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans. In an endeavour to stop plastic pollution, governments in more than 60 countries have introduced levies and bans to combat single-use plastic waste, according to UN Environment, an agency of the United Nations.
Read moreJAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 11, 2018 (Press Release) -Americans are increasingly transitioning away from single-use plastics in favor of sustainable paper food packaging, according to new data released by Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) from the 2018 Paper & Packaging Consumer Trends Report. The report found that nearly two thirds (64 percent) of Americans say they prefer paper food packaging over plastic or Styrofoam. Furthermore, more than half (51 percent) agree that paper food packaging is as high quality as the latter materials.
Read moreWILTON, UK, Dec. 10, 2018 (Press Release) -The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is collaborating on a project to cut plastic pollution by driving forward the development of food packaging that is less damaging to the environment.
Read moreMILTON KEYNES, UK , Dec. 11, 2018 (Press Release) -Leading waste-to-product company, Renewi plc is working with plastic recycling specialist, Rodepa Plastics and bag manufacturer, Sphere to launch an innovative and circular concept for plastic film.
Renewi collects soft plastics, such as plastic film, from many of its customers. The collection of these plastics is often combined with paper and cardboard. Under the new concept, the plastic film will be collected in a fully circular bag which makes it easy to separate and transport plastics in an efficient way.
Read moreMILTON KEYNES, UK , Dec. 11, 2018 (Press Release) -Leading waste-to-product company, Renewi plc is working with plastic recycling specialist, Rodepa Plastics and bag manufacturer, Sphere to launch an innovative and circular concept for plastic film.
Renewi collects soft plastics, such as plastic film, from many of its customers. The collection of these plastics is often combined with paper and cardboard. Under the new concept, the plastic film will be collected in a fully circular bag which makes it easy to separate and transport plastics in an efficient way.
Read moreBRUSSELS, Dec. 10, 2018 (Press Release) -The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a German aid scheme to promote the shift of freight traffic from road to rail. The scheme will support rail freight operators in Germany in order to contribute to a reduction of road congestion and CO2 emissions.
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