The Tasmanian
Paper Mill is carbon positive due to its hydroelectric energy supply and the planted forests it regenerates, resulting in 20% less direct CO2 emissions.
Over the past three years the industry has been focused on reducing its impact with direct greenhouse gas emissions being reduced to the energy equivalent of removing 29,192 cars off the road. Energy intensity fell to be equal to the energy required to power 122,252 houses!
When the 2018 National Pulp & Paper Sustainability report was issued, it was noted that 100% of all Australian pulp manufactured is independently certified and about 70% of all paper is recycled – this is leading global best practice.
That’s something every Aussie can be proud of.
The Tasmanian Paper Mill is carbon positive due to its hydroelectric energy supply and the planted forests it regenerates, resulting in 20% less direct CO2 emissions.
Over the past three years the industry has been focused on reducing its impact with direct greenhouse gas emissions being reduced to the energy equivalent of removing 29,192 cars off the road. Energy intensity fell to be equal to the energy required to power 122,252 houses!
When the 2018 National Pulp & Paper Sustainability report was issued, it was noted that 100% of all Australian pulp manufactured is independently certified and about 70% of all paper is recycled – this is leading global best practice. That’s something every Aussie can be proud of.
Paper helps to tackle
climate change
Paper is fundamental to a circular economy and has the benefit that it is based on wood fibres which are renewable, recyclable and sustainable. The Australian pulp and paper sector is committed to environmental sustainability initiatives – actually taking steps to ensure we’re putting in more than we’re taking out. Sustainability isn’t just an environmental catch-cry, it’s the way we operate.
In 2018, the Australian State of the Forests Report, it was noted that our forests provide a range of ecosystem services in regards to biodiversity, carbon, soil and water. The extent to which these ecosystem services are delivered varies with forest growth stage, with the degree of fragmentation
of the forest area, and as a result of the impacts of fire, climatic conditions, and pests and diseases.
Paper helps to tackle climate change
Paper is fundamental to a circular economy and has the benefit that it is based on wood fibres which are renewable, recyclable and sustainable. The Australian pulp and paper sector is committed to environmental sustainability initiatives – actually taking steps to ensure we’re putting in more than we’re taking out. Sustainability isn’t just an environmental catch-cry, it’s the way we operate.
In 2018, the Australian State of the Forests Report, it was noted that our forests provide a range of ecosystem services in regards to biodiversity, carbon, soil and water. The extent to which these ecosystem services are delivered varies with forest growth stage, with the degree of fragmentation of the forest area, and as a result of the impacts of fire, climatic conditions, and pests and diseases.
great facts about paper and the
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