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6 INDUSTRY NEWS


Pulp Paper & Logistics


Corrugated is not part of the waste problem, says the CPI


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t’s a myth that eliminating corrugated packaging will automatically reduce the amount of waste in


the food supply chain, says the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), which is supporting its stance with recycling figures and information on enhanced production processes. The trade association is hitting back at claims that used corrugated is a waste material, when in fact most of it is recycled, and made into new packaging. It actually has a very low impact on the planet thanks to a recycling rate of more than 80 per cent, says CPI. CPI’s Director of Packaging Affairs, Andy Barnetson, said: “To say that using alternative packaging may result in ‘less corrugated’ misses the point. Corrugated is single trip


but has such a high recycling rate that it doesn’t substantially impact on the waste problem. “Our industry has always invested


in recovery and recycling processes. Corrugated is fully recyclable through a closed loop system, so landfilling of corrugated must be viewed as a last resort. Such a versatile, easily recycled product should be recovered wherever possible, in order to make the most of the resources which went into its production.” The corrugated packaging industry in the UK says it has been instrumental in driving down waste within the supply chain, even before the Courtauld Commitment was introduced. It has pioneered sustainable, lightweight, recyclable papers that do not compromise the integrity of goods in transit.


In today’s challenging economic climate, it is quite right that supply chains are being scrutinised in an effort to drive down costs and meet environmental objectives. But when developing packaging solutions, many factors must be taken into account, including transport efficiency, says CPI. With the advent of modern


corrugated processes, such as new flutings that offer up to 23 per cent storage space saving, the industry


is offering space-efficient packaging that is leading to better use of pallets, resulting in fewer vehicles being used.


Concludes CPI: “Corrugated may not have all the answers, but it is the most widely used packaging material in the UK and has helped deliver goods to market safely for over a hundred years. It should not be considered as waste but as the safe and sustainable packaging solution that it has always been.”


Ilim starts making SvetoCopy branded paper


Russia’s Ilim Group has started producing cut-size paper at its Koryazhma Mill for distribution by International Paper. The production of the SvetoCopy


branded paper followed a joint marketing agreement between


OJSC Ilim Group, the largest pulp and paper producer in Russia, and International Paper in which the distribution and sales of all uncoated printing paper produced by Ilim Group’s mills are being managed by International Paper.


Ilim Group underwent a qualification audit that successfully confirmed production compliance. “This is a significant milestone


in development of Ilim Group and the wider paper industry in Russia and the CIS,” said Franz Josef Marx, chief executive of Ilim Group. “It’s also great news for our


customers now that we have the ability to produce SvetoCopy quality paper, a well-known brand and long-time favourite on the Russian marketplace.” Eric Chartrain, vice-president


European Papers and interim president of IP Russia, added:


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“The Ilim Group is a great example of a very successful US/Russia business partnership. “The new state-of-the-art


facilities at Koryazhma and the Joint Marketing Agreement is a wonderful example of mutual trust and collaboration between two companies to better serve their customers.” The Ilim Group’s mills and


logging facilities are located in Koryazhma (the Arkhangelsk Oblast), Bratsk and Ust-Ilimsk (the Irkutsk Oblast), and the Leningrad Oblast. More information from www. ilimgroup.ru


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