Canopy works with the forest industry’s biggest customers and their suppliers to develop business solutions that protect the world’s Ancient and Endangered Forests. The not-for-profit is a founding member of the Environmental Paper Network. EPN reached out to Lee-Ann Unger – Senior Corporate Campaigner at Canopy. EPN: Hi Lee-Ann, would you explain how you got […]
Read MoreForum Ökologie Papier (FÖP) is based in Germany and a proud member of the Environmental Paper Network (EPN). This non-governmental organisation (NGO) is an association of paper experts which are committed to achieve a significant reduction in paper consumption. EPN reached out to FÖPs Evelyn Schönheit and Jupp Traut Tell us how you got started […]
Read MoreUnlike its European neighbours such as the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark, Germany had so far comparatively low capacities for industrial energy production from forest biomass. Up to now, wood has played a relevant role as an energy supplier mainly for stove firing in private households in Germany. However, because of the coal phase-out […]
Read MoreThe International part of Environmental Paper Network is recruiting a new coordinator to support the work of our growing membership across the globe to transform the paper and pulp industry.
Read MorePaper packaging is the main driver of the persistently high paper consumption in Germany, and around the world. The majority is used to support the booming online retail sector. In 2017, for example, almost half of German paper consumption was for packaging (9.9 million tonnes). The paper that provides this packaging can have negative impacts […]
Read MoreANSES, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety is ringing the alarm bell. Tests conducted in France on disposable diapers identified several chemicals measuring above the safety threshold – according information recently published by ANSES. Among the toxic chemicals were dioxins and furans and the agency points out, that bleaching with […]
Read MoreQuercus is based in Portugal and a proud member of the Environmental Paper Network (EPN). This non governmental organisation (NGO) was founded in 1985, and its scope of action covers nature conservation and biodiversity, energy, water, waste, climate change, forests, sustainable consumption and environmental responsibility. EPN reached out to Joao Branco, President of Quercus. EPN: […]
Read MoreFriends of the Siberian Forests joined the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) in 2006, right at the start of the European network. This Russian non governmental organization (NGO) was founded in 1992 and its mission is to preserve Russia’s unique forest landscape with a focus on Siberia. EPN reached out to Andrey Laletin, Founder and Director […]
Read More[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We are recruiting for a new Co-ordinator of the International part of the Environmental Paper Network. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work with a vibrant global network of civil society organisations, and to be part of a passionate and expert team of other staff […]
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