Paper Recycling

Ontario Provides $5.1 Million Boost for Espanola Pulp Mill Restart

Bioveld North Inc., part of Canadian-owned BMI Group, will provide another C$5.4 million, taking the total investment in the engineering work to C$10.5 million.

AF&PA: U.S. Cardboard Recycling Exceeds 33 Million Tons

The U.S. cardboard recycling rate stood at 70%-75% in 2025, exceeding the overall paper recycling rate of 61%-65%.

AF&PA: U.S. Packaging Paper Climbs in July, Printing Paper Demand Slumps

Shipments of packaging papers and specialty packaging products rose 1% from July 2025. Meanwhile, cumulative shipments during the first seven months of the year were 5% higher than the same period in 2025.

MM Group to Acquire Arnsberg Recycled Cartonboard Mill in Germany

The Arnsberg facility has a capacity to produce approximately 230,000 tonnes of recycled cartonboard annually, with liner products forming a major part of its output.

Stora Enso to Permanently Close Veitsiluoto Sawmill in Finland

Under the current proposal, Veitsiluoto would remain shut after its temporary production stoppage and would not resume operations in October 2026.

Global Cardboard Recycling Market Gains Momentum Amid Growing Sustainability Focus

The industry is likely to benefit from wider adoption of circular economy policies. Recycled content regulations by various governments have led to increased investment in recycling collection and processing facilities.

Fire at Smurfit Westrock’s Townsend Hook mill

The company declined to comment further on whether recovered paper stocks had been destroyed, whether operations at the depot had resumed or whether the incident was affecting paper production at the mill.

U.S. Containerboard Operating Rate Reaches 95% in Q2, AF&PA Says

AF&PA report noted that Solid Bleached Boxboard recorded a 4% increase in production from a year earlier.

International Paper Reports Mixed Q2 2026 Results, Reaffirms Full-Year EBITDA Outlook

During the quarter, the company also completed the acquisitions of the NORPAC mill in Washington and the Delmarva corrugated packaging facility in Delaware.

Smurfit Westrock Posts Q2 Profit, Maintains EBITDA Outlook

Smurfit Westrock reported continued operational progress across its business. North America recorded improvements in efficiency and pricing, while the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions delivered strong performance.

International Paper Names Two New Directors, Announces Texas Plant Closure

Separately, International Paper revealed plans to permanently close its Carrollton South packaging facility in Carrollton, Texas, by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

AF&PA: Packaging Shipments Rise Despite Declining Printing Paper Demand

Year-to-date shipments of uncoated free sheet (UFS) dropped 9%, while coated free sheet (CFS) shipments fell 3%.

BIR Reports Tight Supply, Firm Prices in Recovered Paper Market

According to the report, exporters were faced with growing challenges, including higher freight costs, shipping delays, longer transit times, and new regulatory requirements under the European Union's updated Waste Shipment Regulation.

Global Pulp and Paper Market to Hit $413.9B by 2035

Among raw materials, wood-based pulp accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025, while recycled paper is expected to record the fastest growth through 2035.

Smurfit Westrock, Coca-Cola Join Hands to Launch New Paper-Based Packaging

The company also created additional packaging options like a seven-mini-can octagonal pack, a basket-style carrier, and a dedicated e-commerce packaging solution.

Cepi Flags Rising Challenges for Europe's Paper Industry

European paper manufacturers are also facing growing international competition.

International Paper Expands North American Restructuring Plan

Additionally, it seeks to improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness, and focus investments on higher-return assets.

Project to revive Kalamazoo County paper mill remains a work in progress

In fact, there’s enough activity among Moore’s Vicksburg ventures that The Mill Group has 27 people on its payroll.

UPM to Temporarily Idle Kaukas Pulp Mill

Fluctuating market conditions, raw material availability, and profitability concerns have badly impacted the producers. 

Pratt Industries Commits Huge Investment to Expand Texas Packaging Facility

The expansion reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the Rockwall community, he added.

Smurfit Westrock Secures Prestigious 5-Star Supplier Rating from Roca

The recognition highlights the strength of the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

Smurfit Westrock Commits €600 Million to French Packaging Operations

The company highlighted that it has already invested more than €500 million in France over the past five years.

AF&PA Reports Lower U.S. Paper Production in 2025

According to the survey report, U.S. paper and paperboard production recorded a decline of 3.7% year-over-year to 66.3 million tons in 2025.

BIR: Freight Volatility Threatens Recovered Paper Profitability

The market sentiment continues to remain affected by weak industrial demand in Europe and North America, particularly from the packaging and graphic paper sectors.

International Paper Starts $225M Mississippi Packaging Plant

The facility is designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency, improve product quality, and strengthen service reliability across key packaging markets.