The Environmental Paper Network proudly celebrates our founder, Susan Kinsella, who has been honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Recycling Award from the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). The award, presented during the National Recycling Congress at Wichita State University, recognizes Susan’s decades of leadership transforming how paper is made, purchased, and understood – and […]
Read MoreThank You for Joining the Break Big Biomass Webinar! Over 600 people participated in the Break Big Biomass Webinar on April 7, 2025 to learn about the harmful environmental and health impacts of industrial biomass energy. We discussed the detrimental effects that this industry has imposed on communities, and explored actionable steps to address these […]
Read MoreEleven civil society organizations issued a joint statement commending the Canadian natural resources committee for summoning Jackson Wijaya, owner of Domtar (formerly Paper Excellence), along with Canada’s industry minister and Forest Stewardship Council representatives, to testify regarding Domtar’s ties to Asia Pulp & Paper (APP). Domtar recently confirmed Wijaya’s acquisition of sole control of […]
Read MoreIn 2024 our planet has endured epic flooding in southern Poland, the southeastern US, and southeastern Spain, in addition to wildfires in Portugal and California. EPN-North America is headquartered in Western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene recently left a devastating mark in the region. Our EPN-North America staff witnessed both heartbreaking losses and the resilience […]
Read MoreMany of you have reached out with heartfelt concern for EPN – North America, knowing that many of our current and former staff, Steering Committee members, and partner organizations live in western North Carolina. We deeply appreciate your compassion and support during this challenging time. Our hearts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Helene, […]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Underwood has joined the Environmental Paper Network (EPN) as the new Director of our North American office. With her extensive background in nonprofit management and conservation, Elizabeth is poised to lead our efforts in environmental sustainability with passion and dedication. Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience in […]
Read MoreReducing Consumption Coordinator The Environmental Paper Network-North America is seeking a candidate to join our network team and help shape the future of paper consumption in North America and beyond. The Reducing Consumption Coordinator will lead our “Paper Use Efficiency Project” and work closely with Environmental Paper Network staff and member organizations on strategic educational […]
Read MoreCanopy 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 MoreApplauding the growing call for more transparency in US commodity checkoff programs Tyson Miller, Forests Campaign Director, Stand.earth Anne Pernick, Reducing Consumption Coordinator, Environmental Paper Network Beth Porter, Climate Campaigns Director, Green America The U.S. Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB), like the National Pork Board and the American Egg Board, is one of the federal […]
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