Jakarta, Indonesia, 5 February 2013 – Greenpeace hailed today’s commitment from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) to end deforestation as a major breakthrough in efforts to save Indonesia’s rainforests, after a decade of public pressure and recent negotiations with Greenpeace. APP, one of the world’s largest producers of paper and packaging, has published a new […]
Read MoreIf implemented, APP’s new commitments could mark a milestone for Indonesia’s communities and endangered forests. Serious concerns about human rights violations and APP plans to build world’s largest pulp mill remain. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 CONTACTS: In the US: Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161 In Indonesia: Lafcadio Cortesi, 62 821 45731116 SAN FRANCISCO-Controversial Singapore-based paper giant, Asia […]
Read MoreThe European Environmental Paper Network and WWF-International each released media statements today while attending PaperWorld 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. EEPN Release: Will paper tigers savage your brand reputation? For immediate release, January 28, 2013 Contact: Sergio Baffoni on +49 1623812528 or sergio.baffoni@environmentalpaper.eu A recent report released by the Indonesian environmentalist coalition Eyes on […]
Read MoreThe European Environmental Paper Network and WWF-International each released media statements today while attending PaperWorld 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. WWF Release: Industry key to conserving forests as demand for wood projected to triple by 2050 For immediate release, January 28, 2013 Contact: Helma Brandlmaier, Senior Advisor Paper Footprint and Market Change, WWF International Tel: +43676842728219, […]
Read MoreHarperCollins Final Top Ten US Publisher to Exclude Logging Giants APP and APRIL For immediate release January 25, 2013 CONTACT: Laurel Sutherlin, 415-246-0161 SAN FRANCISCO– HarperCollins’ recent public commitment to no longer source paper connected to endangered rainforests signifies a fundamental, sector-wide shift in the US publishing industry. This move by HarperCollins is on the […]
Read MoreLab tests reveal paper fibre in Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas and other titles tied to deforestation Rupert Murdoch’s HarperCollins lags all other top US publishers in protection of the world’s rainforests For Immediate Release Wednesday, December 12th 2012 Contact: Laurel Sutherlin 415.246.0161 San Francisco, CA –Charismatic children’s character Fancy Nancy may be well known for […]
Read MoreNovember 30, 2012, Toronto: Canopy is pleased to congratulate winners of this year’s Canadian Printing Awards. Prairie Pulp and Paper and Friesens are two recipients who have been leading the way on meaningful action to protect the world’s forests, climate and species, by supporting market development of agricultural wheat straw based papers. “It’s exciting to […]
Read MoreNote: The European EPN is an affiliated but independently governed coalition of NGOs based primarily in Europe. MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Tuesday 6 November 2012 Financial institutions have been warned today to avoid investments in pulp and paper mills associated with deforestation and human rights abuses in Indonesia. Sixty environmental and social non-governmental organisations, including a […]
Read MoreFor immediate release New wheat straw copy paper one of the most environmentally sustainable in North America Paper made from agricultural waste is good news for forests and for farmers Vancouver, BC - Oct. 25, 2012 - Offsetters, Canada’s leading carbon management solutions provider, released a landmark life cycle comparison research study today. The study […]
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