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Pulp and paper production accounted for 2% of global CO₂ emissions from industry in 2021 and production is expected to keep increasing to 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which raises important questions about the industry’s long-term sustainability. That’s where heat pumps come in. Forward-thinking equipment manufacturers are supersizing the conventional heat pump designs used in domestic households, to help decarbonize gas-intensive industries like pulp and paper.

China’s pulp and paper industry is the largest in the world by both production and demand. However, the country still relies on imports for certain raw materials and specialty products. As domestic industries such as e-commerce and food delivery services continue to grow, so will the need for pulp and paper products, providing considerable opportunities for market entry and investment.

The paper industry in the country has cut down water consumption by 80 per cent and looks to reduce it further as investments of Rs 25,000 crore have been made in sustainable production processes in the last few years, an industry body said on Monday. The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) in a statement said that several industry players have taken environment-friendly measures to reduce their carbon and water footprint.

Supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products Sybron has partnered with eco-friendly and bamboo specialist UniGreen.

Recent research has focused extensively on utilizing natural materials such as silk, wood, paper, plant fibers, and biomass for fabricating green electronics. These materials are abundant, low-cost, renewable, and biodegradable, making them an ideal alternative to conventional plastics.

According to the ITC Annual Report 2022-23 which was released recently, amidst heightened inflationary pressures, the paperboards and specialty papers business delivered a robust performance during the year leveraging its integrated business model and strong end-user engagements.

In a study published in the journal ChemSusChem, the team describes a process they created for converting β-pinene, a component found in turpentine, into pharmaceutical precursors that they then used to synthesize paracetamol and ibuprofen

Customizable shipping boxes and mailer boxes offer businesses a chance to transform their packaging into a powerful marketing tool. By expressing brand identity and enhancing the unboxing experience, these boxes leave a lasting impression on customers.

Valmet - a developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries - has introduced the Valmet Brown Stock analyzer to complement its online pulp quality analyzer family.

The paper division at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has reported that the prices being paid for recovered paper are falling due to low demand globally, with UK recyclers also warning that a fall in the packaging recovery note (PRN) price is hitting them.