recycled pulp
Chinese recycled pulp import restrictions raise concern
In early October, the Chinese government implemented new requirements for recycled dry-milled pulp imports, forcing importers to specify whether material was milled using wet or dry processing methods.
More in recycled pulp
IMFA honors South African molded fiber executive
International Molded Fiber Association presents award for career service to Gary Visser.
ND Paper to restart paper machine at Biron mill in Wisconsin
The company’s PM 25, which produces recycled containerboard and kraft paper, will start up after being idled for nearly a year.
Newsworthy
Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our January 2025 issue.
Molding a potential home for cartons
The Carton Council of Canada has identified molded pulp production facilities as a potential home for the recovered fiber harvested from discarded cartons.
American Fiber Services appoints director of sales for international markets
Ken Grenier has more than 20 years of experience in the forest products industry.
Wait and see?
Muted consumer spending and the upcoming presidential election have pushed the high-grade recovered paper market down. But are better times ahead?
Study supports use of recycled cartons in molded fiber production
Research suggests postconsumer cartons show good potential for manufacturing transfer molding and thermoformed molded pulp products.
CEPI: Europe’s recovered paper exports rose in 2023
Mills in Europe that consumed fewer raw materials led to a 2.3 million-metric-ton increase in scrap paper exports last year.
Paper capacity, production declines, but slight growth predicted in ’24
The American Forest & Paper Association has released its 64th annual “Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey.”
The push for more recycled content
Paper and packaging companies have been making an effort to use more recycled content over the past several years.
