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The most recent U.N. demographic projections show world population growing to 9.3 billion by 2050, an addition of 2.3 billion people.

The most recent U.N. demographic projections show world population growing to 9.3 billion by 2050, an addition of 2.3 billion people.

The Company's Hanover, Pa., injection molding plant achieves gold-tier award status by going landfill free HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonoco Recycling, LLC, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, today announced that Sonoco's Hanover, Pa., is the first Sonoco Plastics (injection molding) facility to receive a gold-tier Sonoco Sustainability Star Award for going landfill free. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/CL80773LOGO ) "We began our journey to landfill free in January 2012 and achieved our goal in December," said Jeffery Green, plant manager. "We've remained landfill free in 2013 and are excite...

The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) recently invited forest industry leaders to discuss investments in sustainable forest management. SCA was one of the invited companies to their global forum in Istanbul, Turkey.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging and services companies, today unveiled its Sonoco Supplier Sustainability Award program. Recipients, including Arcelor Mittal, Buckman International, Staples and W.R. Grace, were recognized during a dinner at the 9th Annual Sonoco/JBE/MYCA Supplier Diversity Business Conference on Tuesday, May 7. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/CL80773LOGO ) The new supplier sustainability program recognizes the Company's suppliers who demonstrate clear differentiation from their competitors with measurable, strategic and transparent social and environmental responsibility...

Interactive map offers landfill alternatives MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 8, 2013-- Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) has launched a matrix recycling tool on its website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. The tool is located at: label.averydennison.com/en/home/solutions/sustainability.html. “Many of our customers are actively improving their sustainability footprint,” said Rosalyn Bandy, sustainability manager, Avery Dennison Materials Group. “We have created this matrix recycling tool as a response to those looking to reduce their impact by sending less waste to landfills.” ...

EU welcomes appointment of Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo as next WTO Director General

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To provide a common language and framework for the paper products industry to take steps toward sustainability, GreenBlue has released Guidelines for Sustainable Paper Products.

To provide a common language and framework for the paper products industry to take steps toward sustainability, GreenBlue has released Guidelines for Sustainable Paper Products.

Globally, the pulp and paper industry is characterized by a high water footprint, and rising water prices have forced manufacturers to adopt water-efficient and high-end equipment to treat wastewater and reduce water consumption. The focus on...

Globally, the pulp and paper industry is characterized by a high water footprint, and rising water prices have forced manufacturers to adopt water-efficient and high-end equipment to treat wastewater and reduce water consumption. The focus on...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2013-- Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE: PCL) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share, or approximately 5 percent. The dividend is payable on May 31, 2013, to shareholders of record as of May 17, 2013. “Paying a reliable and attractive dividend to our shareholders is one of the most direct and transparent means we have of delivering shareholder value,” said Rick Holley, chief executive officer. “This increase in our dividend reflects our expectations for continued growth of long-term, sustainable cash flow from the company. In 2012...

Construction is complete on the $183-million biomass power plant at Point Tupper, N.S., reports the Chronicle Herald newspaper. The facility is expected to start generating electricity next month.

Construction is complete on the $183-million biomass power plant at Point Tupper, N.S., reports the Chronicle Herald newspaper. The facility is expected to start generating electricity next month.

Rentech’s bio-based jet fuel facility promised for northern Ontario has not materialized, and the company is now pursuing the wood pellet industry. Rentech recently acquired wood chip processor Fulghum Fibres, based in Georgia, and is in...