UBC institute to repurpose wood waste

The federal government is providing funding of over $3.5 million in support for the University of British Columbia's (UBC) BioProducts Institute

Forest sector supports move to zero emissions by 2050

Forest Products Association of Canada supports new federal bill

The year that was and a look ahead

A letter from FPAC president and CEO Derek Nighbor

Swedish co-op can recycle mixed-fibre textiles

VÄXJÖ, Sweden – Swedish forestry cooperative Södra has developed a technique to separate the cotton and polyester in polycotton blends, which are one of the most widely used textiles…

Unrolling Charmin’s Sustainability Claims

The toilet paper giant, Charmin, makes a lot of claims about its environmental impact and commitments on its website, but how are they really doing?

KFC trying bamboo to replace single-use containers

VAUGHAN, Ontario – KFC Canada is testing a bamboo fiber poutine bucket in early 2020. Although bamboo is a new innovation to packaging, it has been used throughout history…

Forest industry refutes plastics industry commentary

Forest Products Association of Canada president counters plastics industry assertions in last week's commentary

UBC to expand bio-energy and research facility

VANCOUVER – A $20.4 million expansion of UBC’s bio-energy facility (BRDF) will receive up to $7.6 million in support from the federal government’s low-carbon economy fund. The BRDF provides…

SEREX awarded $280,000 in financial assistance

AMQUI, Quebec – The Service de recherche et d’expertise en transformation des produits forestiers (SEREX) will receive a non-repayable contribution of $280,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec…

Pinnacle starts pellet production

VANCOUVER – Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. has commenced pellet production at its new production facility in Smithers, British Columbia, which is owned 70 per cent by Pinnacle and…