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UPM Specialty Papers introduces the “LinerLoopTM compatible” label to help customers choose release papers that are designed for closed-loop recycling

Resonating with the ambitious EU regulatory targets for reducing waste, UPM Specialty Papers has introduced a new “LinerLoop compatible” label to promote closed loop recycling of release papers used in self-adhesive labels and tapes. Release papers carrying the label qualify for recycling in UPM LinerLoopTM, which is the first commercial-scale closed-loop recycling solution for silicone coated release papers.

Waste and recycling myths busted

In a world beset by a climate crisis, recycling is one low-stakes activity that can make us feel like we're making a difference.

Yes, recycling is yet to be a perfect process, but we owe it to our planet to adopt the best available solutions and continue to develop more effective ones.

3M Forward highlights major global trends, and how 3M materials science innovations help the world build a brighter future

Scientific innovations are in demand as the world responds to climate change and resource scarcity, shifting demographics and social change and the convergence of the physical and digital worlds

New Recyclable Multi-Layer Films by Oliver Healthcare

Talk of sustainability in Medical Device packaging often leads to a discussion about recycling.

Position as the world's leading trade show further expanded

Over its five-day run, from 15 to 19 May, LIGNA 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing featured a plethora of innovations, inspiration and networking. 1,300 companies from 50 different countries presented their solutions for the wood industry, the furniture-making industry, the woodworking trades and the primary sector.

3M and Svante announce joint development agreement to develop and produce carbon dioxide removal products

3M and Svante will partner to develop Direct Air Capture (DAC) products for the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry, driving their shared commitment to find materials science-based solutions to achieve net-zero emissions and combat global warming.

IK-Initiative ERDE fulfils voluntary commitment and collects over 68% of silage and stretch films in Germany

The ERDE (Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland – Crop Plastics Recycling Germany) initiative was again able to significantly increase its collection volumes in 2022. At 645 bring centres and with 3147 on-farm collections, a total of 34 889 tonnes of silage and stretch films were collected and recycled. This corresponds – after deduction of contamination – to 68.7 percent of the silage and stretch films put on the German market. This is confirmed in this year’s annual report to the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).

The Museo Guggenheim Museum Bilbao joins the Gallery Climate Coalition - GCC

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is the first museum in Spain to become an Active Member of this international community of art organizations that work to minimize the environmental impact in the museum sector

Valmet to deliver a chip washing and defibrator system to ARAUCO in Mexico

Valmet will deliver a new refiner with chip washer capacity of 28 ton/h to ARAUCO’s new MDF plant located in Zitácuaro, Mexico. The start-up of the system is planned for the last quarter of 2024.

Greater sustainability in the Woodworking and Wood processing Industry

When the machines and systems are powered up and running again, furniture parts are produced in live demonstrations and innovations come to life – then you know it's LIGNA. The pandemic forced a four-year wait on exhibitors and visitors alike – now the world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry is finally taking place live again, and providing the opportunity for face-to-face contact and networking.