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188 groups say it’s time to ‘make the throw-away go away’

188 groups say it’s time to ‘make the throw-away go away’

by Luisa Colasimone | Feb 17, 2021 | Reducing Consumption, Social Responsibilty

Before the 1950s and 1960s, the majority of the products we produced and consumed were built to last. Milk bottles made of glass were returned and sterilized for re-use, restaurants offered ceramic plates and stainless-steel cutlery and the plastic bag was yet to be...
Forests under pressure: why bioeconomy threatens our ecosystem

Forests under pressure: why bioeconomy threatens our ecosystem

by Luisa Colasimone | Jun 23, 2020 | bioeconomy

The era of fossil fuels is coming to an end, leaving humanity having to increasingly draw on renewable resources. In a bio-based future, forests are expected to supply a significant share of raw materials despite being already exhausted by global demand for timber,...
Earth Day Food-for-Thought: Development Funds Dissolving into Pulp

Earth Day Food-for-Thought: Development Funds Dissolving into Pulp

by Luisa Colasimone | Apr 22, 2020 | Responsible Virgin Fibre, Social Responsibilty

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a symbolic date celebrated around the world to show support for environmental action. But this year is different. 2020 carried high expectations in the fight against climate change, but people were caught by surprise by the...

Pulp and Bioenergy Company’s Claim of Green Leadership Fails Fact Check

by Luisa Colasimone | Mar 24, 2020 | Media Release, Social Responsibilty, South America, Transparency and Integrity

  Berlin, 24 March 2020 – A discussion document released by the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) unveils the social and environmental risks associated with the Finnish company UPM-Kymmene and its operations in Uruguay, and highlights the importance of...

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