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UPM Timber and Lassila & Tikanoja have established a new recycling concept, in which used plastic wrapping is picked up from the customers and recycled into new wrappings. The customers also receive a compensation for the recycling collaboration.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Metsä Fibre and 3M, with the help of Earthworm Foundation, continue their close collaboration in responsible wood sourcing.

Nippon Paper Crecia has filed a lawsuit against Daio Paper for an alleged infringement of its patents for toilet paper with rolls three times as long as conventional products.

The 2022 Issue with Tissue report and sustainability scorecard (grading at-home toilet paper brands from "A" to "F") released today by NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), reveals that more companies are bringing sustainable tissue options to the market than ever before, offering consumers alternatives to products sourced from the climate-critical Canadian boreal forest.

Primary woody biomass is an essential renewable energy source for meeting the ambition sought by the EU Parliament to increase renewable energy to 45 percent by 2030, and for achieving the EU's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Neenah introduces their Environment Mailer, a premium unboxing experience for non-fragile soft goods and garments. Sustainable yet durable, this product is designed differently than traditional mailers, touting a proprietary protective coating for high-performance puncture and water resistance.

Huhtamaki is committed to ensuring that its innovation for sustainable packaging solutions has a net positive impact by achieving carbon neutral production and designing all its products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.

The paper and packaging products manufacturer said it will fully resolve the matter and pay about $260 million in federal income taxes under the agreement, which came on Sept. 2, according to a regulatory filing. International Paper said interest will also be charged upon closing of the audit as a result.

UPM Specialty Papers presents the latest innovative additions to its extensive selection of sustainable and recyclable packaging papers. UPM Confidio™ and UPM Confidio™ Pro combine moisture-, and grease resistance with excellent heat sealing properties. This makes the materials stand out in the market and offers a concrete competitive edge.

Huhtamaki and Stora Enso have joined forces to launch a new paper cup recycling initiative, The Cup Collective.

The Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on October 7, 2022 unless extended.

Hygiene and health company Essity is being affected by additional cost increases. Prices for electricity and gas have risen sharply in Europe since July 2022. Costs for the company's raw materials have also risen significantly in the third quarter. Essity is therefore announcing new comprehensive price increases for all product categories and markets.

WestRock Company announced an expansion of its CanCollar® family of multipack solutions with the introduction of CanCollar® X, a fiber-based solution for sustainable large format canned beverage packaging enabling as much as fifty percent material reduction compared to fully-enclosed traditional packaging.

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco one of the largest global providers of temperature assurance packaging, and American Airlines Cargo, a trusted airline partner in transporting high-value, time and temperature sensitive shipments, are pleased to announce a global partnership lease agreement for the new Pegasus ULD® passive temperature-controlled bulk shipping container.

Kemira is implementing a 4% energy surcharge for all Pulp and Paper process and functional chemistries across North America for all non-contract customers, effective October 1, 2022. The surcharge announced in April for inorganic coagulants sold through Kemira's Industry & Water segment remains in effect.

International technology group Andritz has acquired J. Parpala Oy, a major player in the maintenance and repair of environmental equipment for industrial production and power generation plants in Finland. The company was founded in 2011 and operates sites in Kokkola and Kaskinen.

Valmet will supply pulp technology equipment for a new pulp stream of unbleached kraft pulp to Zellstoff Pöls AG, Austria. The company is a part of the Heinzel group. The delivery is planned for June 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

Imerys has entered into exclusive negotiations with Syntagma Capital for the potential sale of most of its assets producing kaolin, ground calcium carbonate ("GCC"), precipitated calcium carbonate ("PCC") and talc, which primarily serve the paper markets for an enterprise value of €390 million including an earn out depending on the future performance of the business.

The world's first autonomously operated logyard cranes have been successfully lifted up at Metsä Fibre's bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland.

DrekiTek Software Solutions Ltd. is a new software development company, located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Sami Riekkola has been appointed Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, at Valmet as of October 1, 2022. Sami Riekkola currently holds the position of Business Line President, Automation Systems, at Valmet. In his new position, he will continue as a member of Valmet's Executive Team reporting to President and CEO Pasi Laine.

Turkish cardboard manufacturer KMK Paper selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM1 at its Kahramanmaraş paper mill in Turkey. Scheduled for the 1Q 2023, the project will increase the machine's production capacity and significantly improve paper quality. PM1 produces packaging paper grades, including fluting, testliner, kraft paper, and gypsum board.

Kemira will increase prices for all product lines in both of its segments in EMEA region effective immediately.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Ponderay Industries, LLC plans for a restart of its paper mill located in Usk, Washington and has announced it is in advanced negotiations with key industry partners. Idled since bankruptcy in 2020, the paper mill has been meticulously maintained and preserved by a team of former mill employees.