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07/12/2023

How paper plays a critical role in the digital era, by Mark Pitts, Executive Director, Printing-Writing, Pulp and Tissue - AF&PA

Given the ubiquitous nature of digital devices and digital service promotion, some businesses may be tempted to transition to paperless record keeping

06/12/2023

Did you know? Ads in print news brands boast a whopping 1.7 times higher recall compared to their digital counterparts!

When it comes to the sustainability of Print, Paper and Paper Packaging, it is important to separate the Facts from the Myths.

05/12/2023

Tom Radovich, managing director of Cloquet Mill, was interviewed by WDIO News to discuss the mill’s outstanding score of 91.5% on the Higg environmental audit.

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Sappi in Cloquet is proud of their work using sound environmental practices, which helps the industry be more sustainable.

04/12/2023

The 'New York Times Book Review' names its 100 notable books of 2023

Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

02/12/2023

This rainbow bowl is made from 500 sheets of paper

This video from Jack Mack Woodturning shows how the artist turned hundreds of sheets of colored paper and resin into a unique bowl. After cutting chunks

01/12/2023

Pink: Singer to give away 2,000 'banned' books at Florida concerts

The pop star says she is "unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools".

30/11/2023

Mail continues to be a powerful marketing tool

This report presents new findings and analysis on the benefits of mail as a marketing channel.

29/11/2023

Iconic magazines, catalogues, and local newspapers are returning to print to engage audiences in more exciting ways. From global fashion titles to local newspapers, print is making a powerful comeback

Iconic magazines, catalogues and local newspapers are reviving their print versions to reach their audiences in more relevant & exciting ways.

27/11/2023

Amazon’s first automated US fulfilment centre promises to eliminate plastic delivery packaging

Amazon has recently announced its first automated US fulfillment center to eliminate plastic delivery packaging.

24/11/2023

Two Sides’ recent survey showed that 73% of consumers believe they should not be charged more for choosing a paper bill or statement

A recent survey commissioned by Two Sides North America and conducted by international research firm Toluna found that consumers want the freedom to choose how they receive important communications from the companies they do business with.

23/11/2023

The Movable Books Society, a non-profit organization of pop-up book professionals and enthusiasts, recently released a collection of pop-up cards dedicated to the alphabet

The Movable Books Society, a non-profit organization of pop-up book professionals and enthusiasts, recently released a collection of pop-up cards dedicated to the alphabet. The letter-filled tome, titled A to Z: Marvels in Paper Engineering, features designs from 26 paper engineers and celebrates th...

22/11/2023

Medication manufacturing set to become more environmentally friendly

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are among the world’s most common over-the-counter painkillers, but manufacturing them requires crude oil. Now, researchers at the University of Bath have developed a more sustainable method, creating the drugs out of waste products from the paper industry.

21/11/2023

Paper the way forward for Cup Noodles

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Instant ramen Cup Noodles is giving its packaging its first major makeover in 50 years — but eaters might not immediately notice it.

20/11/2023

There are a few buzzwords that get thrown around about forestry. A prominent one is clear-cutting. Learn more about this purpose-driven forestry method, with reforestation built into the plan

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When you hear the term “clear-cutting,” you probably think of a forest, eradicated. But when you learn the facts about clear-cutting, you’ll see it differently.

18/11/2023

Improvements needed to optimise paper cup recycling

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The group emphasizes the need to strengthen existing recovery and recycling infrastructure to capture more paper cups.

17/11/2023

Global paper bubble wrap market soaring; expected to surpass US$ 1,087.4 million by 2033

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Introduction The packaging industry is at the forefront of sustainability efforts and the Paper Bubble Wrap Market is a shining example of this commitment This article will provide an in depth analysis of this emerging market offering valuable insights and ...

16/11/2023

How the World’s most famous book was made | The Millions

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The creation of Shakespeare's Folio was not straightforward, and the people who compiled it had their own aims with its publication.

14/11/2023

Amazon announces first automated U.S. fulfillment center to eliminate plastic delivery packaging

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13/11/2023

The pop star’s debut memoir hits milestone in its first week

In its first week on sale in the U.S., the pop star's debut memoir sold a total of 1.1 million copies across pre-orders, sales of print books, ebooks, and audiobooks formats, according to publisher Gallery Books.

10/11/2023

Britney Spears's much-discussed new memoir (Gallery Books) is "chatty, sometimes searing," and "easy to gulp down in a single sitting."

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Pop star Spears recounts her rise to superstardom and the suffering she endured during her 13-year conservatorship in this chatt...

09/11/2023

Companies face challenges in the bid to switch to sustainable packaging

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Many companies are switching to fiber to boost sustainability. But factors like coatings and consumer recycling participation still pose challenges, according to speakers at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference.

08/11/2023

Publishing Weekly’s reviews editors have picked their 150 best books of 2023 so far

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The best books of 2023, picked by the editors of Publishers Weekly. Best books in fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, nonfiction, memoir, children's books, and more.

07/11/2023

With a recent poll concluding that the majority of Americans would prefer to return to pre-internet days, are we just seeing a nostalgic yearning for simpler times?

Even younger respondents who have never lived in such a world voted in favor of giving it a whirl

06/11/2023

World Press Trends preview: ‘Cautious optimism’ revealed in survey

2023-10-17. Despite the numerous challenges and uncertainties facing the news media industry, more than half of news executives surveyed in our annual World Press Trends Outlook research said they are upbeat about their companies’ business prospects for the foreseeable future.

04/11/2023

The areas of the world that consume the most forestry products (like paper and cardboard) have the least deforestation?

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You’ve heard the term, but do you know the true facts about deforestation? The makers of paper products do. But trust us: Deforestation and another term you’ve probably heard, clear-cutting, are not what you think.

03/11/2023

Drink this in: the beverage industry is turning its eye toward paper packaging in greater numbers

Sustainability, flexible printing methods and visual appeal are allowing paper beverage packaging to satisfy the thirst of the consumer—and of packagers.

02/11/2023

Amazon announces first automated U.S. fulfillment center to eliminate plastic delivery packaging

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02/11/2023

Op-Ed: is BookTok changing books?

October 12, 2023 | ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | By Zoe Smith In the past year, I have read several dozen books spanning all genres. The way I usually choose books to read is by selecting them off the “…

01/11/2023

Video goes behind-the-scenes with technology that is defining the next century of recycling

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Anyone who wonders if what they put in the recycling bin really gets recycled should check out the Paper and Packaging Board’s new “The Future of Recycling” video, a peak into the state-of-the-art investments the U.S. paper and packaging industry is making to keep paper recycling working for t...

31/10/2023

Unplugged: the resilience of traditional media

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With a recent poll concluding that the majority of Americans would prefer to return to pre-internet days, are we just seeing a nostalgic yearning for simpler times or is there something deeper and more complex going on? The poll1 revealed that the desire to return to an unplugged era is surprisingly...

30/10/2023

How The New York Times has developed over the years

The New York Times' Adam Nagourney joins Morning Joe to discuss 'The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism'.

28/10/2023

Paper vs. Plastic Packaging: Two Sides North America responds to the Washington Times after they featured an opinion piece that included multiple unsubstantiated environmental claims about paper-based packaging

The Washington Times recently featured an opinion piece by an advocate for the plastics industry that included multiple unsubstantiated environmental claims about paper-based packaging. Two Sides North America submitted the following letter to the editors in response. To the editors: Why is it that....

27/10/2023

The forest products industry significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, representing about 5% of the manufacturing GDP, employing nearly 925,000 people, and supporting 2 million+ additional jobs throughout the supply chain

26/10/2023

Corrugated cardboard packaging industry makes sustainability strides, says report

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A recent life-cycle assessment report has underlined corrugated packaging industry gains, revealing a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 to 2020.

25/10/2023

October 12, 2023 | ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | By Zoe Smith In the past year, I have read several dozen books spanning all genres. The way I usually choose books to read is by selecting them off the “…

24/10/2023

DC revives the Elseworlds imprint with 6 new series

DC Comics is reviving the popular Elseworlds imprint in 2024, with six new alternate universe stories that includes a sequel to 1989's Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.

20/10/2023

Sappi Europe concludes consultation process at Stockstadt Mill, commences consultation on Lanaken Mill

The persistent global economic downturn is proving to be much tougher than anticipated with depressed markets, geopolitical instability and weak economic

19/10/2023

Prices for pulp surge by $30-40 per tonne in China, price run expected to continue

The Chinese pulp market has seen a frenzy of buying activity, with prices for pulp imports and domestic resale pulp shooting upward.

18/10/2023

UPM Raflatac launches new Graphics Solutions in the Americas

17/10/2023

Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect | Texas Tribune

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As Texas enters its third straight school year of coordinated book banning activity, a growing number of districts are targeting library books. Caught in the dragnet: books featuring a “naked” crayon and one with a cartoon butt.