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IN THIS ISSUE 1/2012
FORESTRY – THE ROADMAP TO 2050
CEPI has drawn up a roadmap for the European forestry industry until 2050. The challenges facing the sector include achieving an 80% reduction in fossil fuel emissions and deriving 50% more value from the resources available.
"OUTLOOK POSITIVE FOR FINNISH FORESTRY"
This is the view of Anders Portin, leading forestry expert at Indufor, in his assessment of the impacts of the decisions of the Durban Climate Change Conference.
LOGISTICS’ CARBON FOOTPRINT DETERMINED
The European Commission’s COFRET project will create a method for calculating the carbon footprint and energy consumption in logistics.
BRAZIL’S SELF-ADHESIVE LABELSTOCK MARKET GROWING
In May 2011 UPM Raflatac acquired Gumtac, the BIC Group’s Brazilian labelstock factory. The acquisition constitutes a solid opening for starting production in Brazil.
STUDY LOOKS AT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PRINTED AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA - NO CLEAR WINNER
There was no clear winner when Alma Media published an extensive study on the impacts of different media. The research is unique in that the environmental impacts were compared broadly also in respect of editorial work.
"THE CATALOGUE INSPIRES OUR CUSTOMERS"
This is the way Torsten Gebke, who represents Europe’s largest holiday company TUI Germany, characterises the importance of printed catalogues.
PAPER INNOVATION KEEPS BREAD FRESH
UPM SwanBarrier, developed by UPM, is a fully recyclable and biodegradable paper for foodstuffs. The excellent barrier properties have been achieved with no PE-coating or fluorochemicals.
PEATLAND RETURNS TO ORIGINAL STATE
UPM has restored some 100 hectares of the Tervakangas peatland which had previously been drained. The project is part of its global biodiversity programme.
FIBRE RESEARCH TO EXPAND TO THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
UPM is establishing a new centre of expertise in conjunction with the Fray Bentos pulp mill in Uruguay. The centre aims to strengthen fibre research in eucalyptus.
UPM AND WWF SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
UPM is a participant in the New Generation Plantations Project (NGPP), which is managed by WWF and seeks to identify sustainable and responsible plantation management practices.
A STRONG PARTNER COMMITTED TO PRINT
When the Myllykoski integration is completed, the new UPM Paper will be a stronger, more cost-competitive, innovative and reliable partner for its customers.
WISA BONDED PLYWOOD FLOOR SOLUTION ‘STEALS THE MARKET’
One of the latest innovations from UPM Plywood, this plywood flooring allows the design of a lighter truck trailer chassis and makes vehicles stiffer.
THE FUTURE LIES IN ECOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION
The increase in timber construction is a global trend. Gradually replacing other building materials, wood will have a marked impact on the environment and the climate.
