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Manufactured by Duro, the tamper-evident paper bags are convenient, secure and ideal for home deliveries and takeout orders.

This achievement places the company in the top eight percent of the 90,000 companies ranked by EcoVadis.

International Paper has partnered with the Paper and Packaging Board on the Box to Nature campaign. Box to Nature is an industry-wide initiative to encourage box manufacturers to work with brands and ecommerce customers to print an informative consumer message on boxes to increase residential recycling rates.

Sonoco Products Company, a diversified global packaging leader, is pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Corporate Controller Aditya Gandhi to the newly created role of Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately.

Sappi's international Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) of EUR 515 million benefits from the group's newly developed Sustainable Financing Framework.

Due to continuing high cost and volatility in raw materials, energy and transportation Sappi Europe has announced a price increase to its coated mechanical reels. The adjustment will range between 6-9% and will be implemented during the month of October.

Leading hygiene and health company Essity has collaborated with Mondi and Dow to improve the carbon footprint of its global feminine care packaging.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is lowering tariffs against most Canadian softwood producers by half, but the long-running trade dispute lingers as Canada plans to appeal the decision to maintain punitive duty rates.

A U.S. District judge has decided the complaint can move forward.

The Science Based Targets align with the Paris Climate Agreement, which seeks to limit global warming temperatures well below -2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

The Smurfit Kappa paper mill in Nettingsdorf, Austria, has launched a sustainable district heating project that will benefit 20,000 homes across three communities when completed. The scheme will capture excess heat generated from the Nettingsdorf paper mill to provide heating for local homes, businesses and schools.

Yes, this is in addition to previously communicated increases.

Norske Skog has joined UN Global Compact to support its mission of mobilizing a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create a better world.

Inspyre Mailer offers customers a packaging solution that supports global charity, building brand loyalty through a meaningful consumer experience.

Mondi and converter Fiorini International have collaborated to create a new paper packaging solution for Antico Pastificio Umbro, an Italian manufacturer of premium pasta products.

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Kimberly-Clark announced that it was once again named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition honors the company's exceptional leadership and commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance practices.

Western Forest Products Inc. announced that it has appointed Steven Hofer as its President and CEO and a member of the Company's Board of Directors ("Board"), effective September 7, 2022. Mr. Hofer succeeds Don Demens, who will remain at Western in an advisory capacity until March 31, 2023 to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Demens will step down from the Board effective September 7, 2022.

It's unclear how long the pause will remain in place.

The CelluStraw™ technology is part of the Ahlstrom-Munksjö ambition to phase out and replace plastic with sustainable, fiber-based solutions. Through its campaign, "from Plastic to Purpose," Ahlstrom-Munksjö is leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

The new capsules are packaged in a plastic-free, paperboard container, a move set to prevent over 6,000 tonnes of plastic entering the waste stream every year, the equivalent in weight to 500 double-decker buses.

Fiber-based consumer packaging leader, Graphic Packaging International ('Graphic Packaging') has launched its KeelClip™ packaging solution in the United States with the installation of a KeelClip™ 1600 multipacking machine at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages' Elmsford, NY production facility.

The global renewable fibre-based resource company commits to well-below 2oC carbon reduction trajectory.

Sustainable packaging firm leads the way in single-use plastic replacement fight

Report highlights Novolex's progress towards ambitious ESG commitments and details expanded new target for greenhouse gas reductions.