PM Vol 20 No 2 Jun-Jul 2019

June-July, 2019

Vol.20 No. 02

Research and Development The Need of the Hour...08

Moving from Trade-offs to Win-Wins in Water Management...22

JK Papers to Invest INR 1500 Crore to Expand Capacity in Songadh Plant...46

Welcome to the new world!...65

C•O•N•T•E•N•T•S WATER TREATMENT

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

22 Moving from Trade-offs to Win-Wins in Water Management

NEWS

The Need of the Hour...08

INTERVIEWS

46 JK Papers to Invest INR 1500 Crore to Expand Capacity in Songadh Plant • Renowned Industrialist BK Birla Passes Away ...................................46

34 Wires & Fabriks: Keeping Ahead of the Competition

36 Tetra Pak Launches Paper Straws in Europe

• Valmet to Supply Board Machine Rebuild to ITC in India ....................47 • Trident Installs ABB's KPM KRT Retention Measurement System in Dhaula Mill ...................................................................................47 • Parason Acquires Calpher Máquinas to Expand its Footprint in Brazil............................................................................................48

TECH-TALK

• Abu Dhabi's Star Paper Mill Starts New Tissue Production Line .........49 • JMC Paper Tech Signs Tripartite Agreement with Papcel and SLMC...50 • IPMA Appeals MOF to Put Paper on Negative List..............................51 • Archroma to Acquire BASF India's OBA Business for Paper and Powder Detergent Applications .........................................................51

40 PERFORMANCE BOOSTERS: Fiber GPSTM The Shortest Route to Fiber Quality

44 Paper Formulation Technology is a Key Driver for Sustainable Packaging

• Cascades Wins Bid to Acquire Orchids Paper Products Assets for USD 207 Million ...............................................................................52 • 10 Percent Custom Duty Imposed on Newsprint ...............................53 • Smurfit Kappa Opens New Recycling Plant in Italy ............................55 • Vietnam's First Carton Packaging Material Factory Inaugurated..........55 • Stora Enso Evaluates Expansion in Wood Products ...........................56 • Lenzing Group to Invest EUR 100 Million to Combat Carbon Footprint ..........................................................................................57 • 441 Companies Stand Up for Print and Paper....................................57 • Research Project to Increase Man Made Cellulose Fibre Production...58

Circular Economy

Circular Bioeconomy Bioeconomy

• Nestlé Launches YES! Snack Bars in Recyclable Paper Wrapper........60 • Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches ParaFreeTM Wax Alternative Papers .....60 • BillerudKorsnäs Creates Paper Battery Using Paper Machine .............61 • Mitsubishi Launches Metallised Inkjet Paper for Extraordinary Labels....61 • Stora Enso Invests EUR 10 million to Build Pilot Facility ....................62

65 Welcome to the new world!

• Voith Launches SmartBasket for Stock Preparation ...........................62 • NewGen Eucalyptus Plantation Is Farmer and Planet Friendly.............63

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The Need of the Hour

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majority of the paper companies in India need to either introduce research and development (R&D) into their mills or scale up R&D to prepare their mills for global competition.

Small and medium-sized paper companies cannot afford to invest in R&D; their main concern is to carry on business.

Besides, most of the paper mills have been in existence for quite some time. The technologies that they use, therefore, range from the oldest to the most modern. Although the top paper companies can afford to invest in R&D, only a few of them place a premium on it. They prefer upgrading their machines to bolstering their R&D teams.

Impressive Growth Rate The most interesting fact about the industry is that it has been able to raise its production levels and quality stan-

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dards to meet the growing demand for paper in the country even without focusing much on R&D. The industry is growing at a rate of 7 to 8 percent per annum – thanks to the rising market demand for education and literacy, quality packaging, ready-to-eat food, printed stationery and eco-friendly paper bags. The per capita consumption of paper in India is 13 to 14 kg, which is projected to increase to almost 20 kg by 2024 to 2025. Domestic consumption of paper is projected to rise to 23.5 million tonnes per annum and production to 22 million tonnes per annum by 2024 to 2025. Around 1 million tonnes per annum of integrated pulp, paper and paperboard capacity is therefore required to be created on annual basis over the current capacity to meet the growing demand. Who says the pulp and paper industry in India has a bleak future ahead?

R•E•S•E•A•R•C•H & D•E•V•E•L•O•P•M•E•N•T Need for Innovation Be that as it may, the Indian pulp and paper industry cannot fight off competition from foreign companies unless it invests substantially in R&D. The Scandinavian countries, Russia, the USA, Japan, China, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Indonesia are the major players in the pulp and paper sector.

These countries have some of the best available raw material for paper production and state-of-the-art technology; and the majority of them invest heavily in R&D. In contrast, a major part of the pulp and paper industry in India still does not have quality raw material for paper production, state-ofthe-art technology and R&D facilities.

The pulp and paper industry – or for that matter India's entire industrial sector – has to develop a competitive advantage over other nations, and it can do so only through innovation.

The Government of India aims to develop India into a global innovation hub as soon as possible by adopting the necessary measures to provide an enabling environment for R&D in the country, but policies aimed at promoting R&D need to address a few challenges first.

The Challenges First of all, India needs to shore up its industry-academia linkages. Universities around the world are regarded as hubs of research and innovation. They are responsible for creating and transferring knowledge. In India, knowledge transfer often gets little or no importance. The mechanism of knowledge transfer between universities themselves and between universities and industries is rather limited. In addition, the Indian education system is hardly industryoriented due to lack of interaction between the two. As a consequence of this inadequacy, the industry has to invest a lot in intensive training for freshly hired graduates, which adds to their operational costs and, as a result, impedes the ease of conducting business in the country. The government can possibly address this issue by providing a platform for collaboration between industry and academia that would foster greater knowledge creation and dissemination. The lack of proper linkages between industry and academia can also be attributed to the vagueness about ownership of Intellectual Property (IP) and sharing of information between the different parties. By and large, universities do not have an IPR policy, which gives rise to a conflict of interest between industry and academia. The industry would be quite willing to collaborate with universities if such grey areas are wisely removed. To put it briefly, universities and companies need to work together in a spirit of collaboration to develop new solutions.

Secondly, India's Intellectual Property regime is another big roadblock to industrial R&D. Section 3(d) of the Patents (Amendment) Act of 2005 and the propensity to grant compulsory licenses are the two main aspects of India's IP

Regime that are at the core of the conflict between the government and the industry. The government and the industry must draw up a plan of action that is beneficial for both the innovators and the general public.

Lastly, the investment that the government makes in R&D is rather low. The government invests 0.6 to 0.7 percent of its GDP in R&D while developed countries such as the US and Japan invest around 3 percent of their GDP. This is the reason why India lacks world-class R&D infrastructure facilities. The government must increase its investment in R&D, as innovation gives rise to competitiveness and competitiveness begets jobs. Needless to say, unemployment is one of the biggest issues that India is currently focusing on. India needs to rise to the challenge of making its economy innovationled. There are many more issues that need to be tackled with time, but we first need to address the ones mentioned earlier.

Curious Paradox What is interesting to note is the fact that India is, paradoxically, turning out to be the number-one R&D destination with 1140 R&D centers of MNCs and 900,000 professionals in the country. Intel Corporation has invested INR 1,100 crores in setting up an R&D centre in Bengaluru, its biggest outside the U.S. In addition, Apple, Amazon and Google have queued up to have their second largest R&D centers, outside the United States of America, in Hyderabad. Besides, Samsung's R&D unit in Bengaluru, with about 3,000 engineers, is the largest software research arm of the company outside South Korea. It may be mentioned that R&D is a core part of Samsung's business strategy. Should the Indian industry take a leaf out of this company's book and invest adequately in R&D? It's a question that the industry should address.

Future Goal: An Innovation-led Economy The Government of India needs to transform the country from a factor-driven (labor arbitrage) economy into an innovation-led economy. It should be noted that factordriven economies are the least developed; they are dominated by subsistence agriculture and extraction businesses, with a heavy reliance on (unskilled) labor and natural resources. On the other hand, innovation-driven economies are the most developed. In such economies, businesses are more knowledge-intensive and the service sector expands.

According to Ved Krishna, Strategy Head, Yash Papers, “it is not just the expenditure that matters in innovation; it is the creation of a new mindset. Our education system is designed to thwart all creativity in a person rather than enhance it. As a result, we are quite capable of following instructions and doing repetitive work – that's all. We need to transform our attitude if we are to truly innovate.”

Commenting on the academia-industry link in India, B. P. Thapliyal, Director, Central Pulp & Paper Research

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Institute, Saharanpur, says, “Knowledge creation to develop technologies for industry requires concerted efforts at different levels, such as basic research, process development and its validation at bench scale, upscaling and demonstration at the pilot/unit level. In many academic institutes, basic research is conducted by academicians and researchers with the objective of publishing research articles and getting a doctoral degree. Once these objectives are fulfilled, the researcher focuses on finding a job or getting a postdoctoral fellowship. Seldom does the researcher take his or her work forward to the next level

where a transferable technology can be demonstrated to the end users.”

The industry must make all possible efforts to ensure its profitability and competitiveness. The Indian pulp and paper industry, which consists of approximately 800 companies, must reconsider the benefits of R&D. It must realize that it currently has an excellent opportunity to improve its profit margin by investing in R&D and usher in long-term sustainability. The need of the hour is to go beyond mill modernization, productivity improvement and development of new capacity.

Paper Mart: Research and Development (R&D) is critical for an economy to remain competitive in the era of globalization. Although India has no dearth of talent, it lags badly behind other developed nations in quality research. India spends a fraction of what other nations spend on R&D. What are your thoughts on this subject?

“Benefiting from technology edge through R&D investment is a risky proposition which is beyond the risk appetite of a majority of Indian firms, especially in the paper industry, which is already struggling with thin margins,” says R. N. Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, N R Agarwal Industries Limited.

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R.N. Agarwal: India's track record of spending on R&D is lamentable. For a country that aspires to be one of the world's superpowers and knowledge capitals, a back seat for R&D is definitely a matter of concern. In my opinion, one of the primary reasons is the government's policy of encouraging import of technology as opposed to creating a new technology wave. Secondly, the culture of making risk-free profits is a major psychological barrier in India. Benefiting from technology edge through R&D investment is a risky proposition which is beyond the risk appetite of a majority of Indian firms, especially in the paper industry, which is already struggling with thin margins. Also, India being a developing nation, food comes first! Another reason is access to quality higher and secondary education and not enough government spending on research universities. In addition, India has a weak linkage between universities, institutes of higher learning and industry. A large chunk of the research that is done at university levels does not pass on to the private sector for commercialization.

PM: Does your company have a well-defined R&D program? Has your company developed any new services or products or improved existing services or products in the recent past?

R.N.A: The company possesses rich resources in terms of manufacturing assets, technical expertise and technology, research and development, laboratories, infrastructure and utilities (captive power generation and steam generation), communication, demineralized plants, effluent treatment

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plants, etc., across all manufacturing locations. Over the years, the company had invested in the continuous upgradation of its manufacturing machines through the infusion of the latest technologies. The result is that even though the machines may be multi-year in age, they were benchmarked with the best productivity standards of the day, translating into a high operating efficiency and output quality. The company refurbished its manufacturing facilities selectively, cherry-picking components and parts to replace with modern equivalents. The company replaced a legacy boiler, a turbine and pumps with modern alternatives, enhancing capacity and efficiency.

PM: N R Agarwal Industries Limited excels in manufacturing quality finished paper products by recycling waste paper. Can we say that the company owes a major part of its success to the efforts made by its R&D team?

R.N.A: Technological improvement and upgradation of the machineries are two of the initiatives that have played a significant role in the success of the company. At NRAIL, we feel it is imperative to undertake innovation on a periodic basis to stay relevant in today's competitive

world as well as ensure future readiness. Leveraging our past experience of more than four decades in the paper business, we undertook some of the most decisive initiatives during the previous two years towards building a robust future for the company. In line with this strategy, we embarked on upgrading our old machines with the latest state-of-the-art ones. This has been an ongoing work for some time now at NRAIL but in FY 2018 and 2019 it picked a great momentum. All this resulted in reduced waste generation, reduced power and water consumption and, most importantly, enhanced realizations from the same product line.

PM: What are your future targets in the area of R&D? R.N.A: We have recently launched our 100% recycled copier paper widely known as N R Copier. The product is highly eco-friendly, and the quality is at par with that of the product of competing companies in the virgin sector.

The product has been successfully adopted by the markets. There are no specific targets penned down. For us R&D is an on-going process linked with product development and efficiency improvement. Our efforts are aimed at developing and adopting processes that lead to minimal usage of water, coal, electricity, etc.

“It is not just the expenditure that matters in innovation; it is the creation of a new mindset.

Our education system is designed to thwart all creativity in a person rather than enhance it. As a result, we are quite capable of following instructions and doing repetitive work – that's all. We need to transform our attitude if we are to truly innovate,” says Ved Krishna, Strategy Head, Yash Papers.

Paper Mart: R&D is critical for an economy to remain competitive in the era of globalization.

Although India has no dearth of talent, it lags badly behind other developed nations in quality research. India spends a fraction of what other nations spend on R&D. What are your thoughts on this subject?

Ved Krishna: It is not just the expenditure that matters in innovation; it is the creation of a new mindset. Our

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education system is designed to thwart all creativity in a person rather than enhance it. As a result, we are quite capable of following instructions and doing repetitive work – that's all. We need to transform our attitude if we are to truly innovate. It starts from home where we have to let our children take all sorts of risk and explore the world around them. It moves to education where we have to transform the curriculum and pedagogy to move from an approach towards marks to real learning. At present,

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kids are basically focused on marks and not learning.

Creativity and the sense of inquisitiveness are diminished. Our higher education is also lagging behind in innovation; it is unable to keep up with the times. We do not encourage creative thinking – something that is truly needed for innovative work. Expenditure is the least of the problems. We have to deal with the basics first.

PM: Does your company have a well-defined R&D program? Has your company developed any new services or products or improved existing services or products in the recent past?

VK: Our company is completely based on innovation.

We are working on finding ways to package better, and we look at each issue at the base level. We have a separate bunch of youngsters who only work on breakthrough solutions. We also work with great product designers to invest heavily in creation. We collaborate with amazing companies and teams across the world to find new solutions. We are currently taking some really bold steps to become more innovative in our field of activity.

PM: All your molded products are made from bagasse. Can we say that the company owes a major part of its success to the efforts made by its R&D team?

VK: Absolutely! It is the result of teamwork which includes innovation, R&D, projects, innovation and leadership. However, the base technologies already existed in this case. We used the same and decided to take bigger risks. We could do it because we had a strong operations team in our paper division. We also had a certain set of advantages that we used for our benefit. We already had pulp, land, energy and a dynamic team, which are essential for such a venture.

PM: What are your future targets in the area of R&D? VK: Our innovation team is focusing on areas such as fiber development, pulp enhancement, bag paper development, flexible packaging development, molded product enhancement and by-product development. We have a bunch of projects in each of these areas, and we are working hard to realize our dream for a cleaner planet.

“Given the low per capita consumption of paper in India and the small size of our units, it is impossible to allocate sizeable resources for R&D. Paper units have a core R&D team, undertaking applied R&D though not fundamental R&D,” says Ganesh Bhadti, Vice President Technical, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd. Paper Mart: R&D is critical for an economy to remain competitive in the era of globalization.

Although India has no dearth of talent, it lags badly behind other developed nations in quality research. India spends a fraction of what other nations spend on R&D. What are your thoughts on this subject?

Ganesh Bhadti: We agree that R&D is critical for business to stay competitive and get ahead of competition. We also agree that we lag behind developed nations in R&D. But there are compelling reasons. Given the low per capita

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consumption of paper in India and the small size of our units, it is impossible to allocate sizeable resources for R&D. Paper units have a core R&D team, undertaking applied R&D though not fundamental R&D.

PM: Does your company have a well-defined R&D program? Has your company developed any new services or products or improved existing services or products in the recent past?

GB: We do have a core R&D team, manned by competent professionals, well-experienced in paper manufacturing. Our R&D concentration is on new product develop-

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ment, process improvements and optimization of products, often utilizing the vendor's expertise. Our concentration on R&D also extends to adoption of green manufacturing and clean production concepts in our operations as well as our supply chain. We have been able to make sustained improvements in our products, develop new products to meet the specific need and requirement of our customers, reduce use of fossil fuel and minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emission through our R&D efforts.

products are developed in our company every year. We have gone for introduction of high-grade fillers to improve printability of paper. We are focusing on the use of various polymer additives to improve production and quality and identification of short rotation and high pulp yield variety of wood for clonal propagation under our Tree Farming Programme. Introduction of new cooking additives in wood pulping for reduction of chemicals, cycle time and stead consumption to achieve better production and pulp quality is another focus area.

PM: Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited produces a wide range of products, such as printing and writing papers, packing and wrapping papers and specialty papers. The company also has branded products, namely, "Sprint", ""Colour Sprint", "Index", "SprintPlus" and "Success". Can we say that the company owes a major part of its success to the efforts made by its R&D team?

PM: What are your future targets in the area of R&D?

GB: Yes. We owe a lot of our success to the contributions made by our R&D Team. To cite a few, at least three new

GB: Our R&D initiatives are in product development and optimization of our operations. More specifically, our R&D team focuses on areas of enhancing the bulk of paper with filler engineering and reducing pulp consumption per tonne of paper. We have taken up work on development of new products, evaluating new additives, optimizing our cooking process, improving pulp yield and enhancing the quality of treated waste water and the overall green nature of our business.

Paper Mart: R&D is critical for an economy to remain competitive in the era of globalization. Although India has no dearth of talent, it lags badly behind other developed nations on quality research. India spends a fraction of what other nations spend on R&D. What are your thoughts on this subject?

K. Nagahari: Mills focus on creating the variants of their main products to suit specific applications. Products developed on advanced markets are offered locally and modified to local conditions. Process development is yet to take roots.

India has to develop processes and products together. ITC pioneered in pulp-wood species development, improving land productivity.

“Process development is yet to take roots. India has to develop processes and products together,” says K. Nagahari, Senior Vice President of Projects at ITC Ltd.

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PM: Does your company have a well-defined R&D program? Has your company developed any new services or products or improved existing services or products in the recent past?

KN: ITC offered import substitutes two decades ago in three categories of virgin products and is constantly introducing variants and improvising the same. We are constantly improving our machine configurations and with the collaboration of our partners, new products are launched.

PM: Over the years, ITC Limited – PSPD has developed several new products and variants to meet specific industry and customer needs. This development has

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resulted in an enriched range of products offering superior solutions to a wide cross-section of customers. Can we say that the company owes a major part of its success to the efforts made by its R&D team?

KN: Yes

PM: What are your future targets in the area of R&D? KN: With the environmental awareness growing, we are working on products that can serve as alternatives to poly-coated boards. Development of clones suitable for different soils and for higher productivity is an ongoing area of research for us.

Paper Mart: Universities and research institutes are seen as hubs of research and innovation around the world. There are two specific roles that universities and research institutes are intended to play – knowledge creation and knowledge transfer. In India, the latter is often overlooked. Even if the process of knowledge creation regarding issues of quality is fulfilled, the mechanism of knowledge transfer among universities/institutes and between academia and industry is quite limited. Do you think that industry-academia linkages need to be strengthened? Please elaborate on this issue.

“In many academic institutes, basic research is conducted by academicians and researchers with the objective of publishing research articles and getting a doctoral degree. Once these objectives are fulfilled, the researcher focuses on finding a job or getting a postdoctoral fellowship. Seldom does the researcher take his or her work forward to the next level where a transferable technology can be demonstrated to the end users,” says Dr. B. P. Thapliyal, Director, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur.

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B. P. Thapliyal: Knowledge creation to develop technologies for industry requires concerted efforts at different levels, such as basic research, process development and its validation at bench scale, upscaling and demonstration at the pilot/unit level. In many academic institutes, basic research is conducted by academicians and researchers with the objective of publishing research articles and getting a doctoral degree. Once these objectives are fulfilled, the researcher focuses on finding a job or getting a postdoctoral fellowship. Seldom does the researcher take his or her work forward to the next level where a transferable technology can be demonstrated to the end users. I think, there should be a provision for funding development of prototype demo plants that can be showcased to the stakeholder for upscaling, preferably, at the unit level. This showcasing would automatically lead to the formation of the industryacademia link by generating interest at the stakeholder level. The other problem that needs to be addressed is the vendor or supplier in the chain who can provide all the necessary engineering and erection details for setting up the concept plant at mill scale.

PM: As universities/institutes work on the same issues in isolation without consulting and collaborating with one another, they fail to create crucial synergy effects that impede the flow of knowledge and ideas. Also, the Indian education system is hardly industry-oriented because of lack of interaction between the two. As a result, the industry has to invest in months of intensive

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training for freshly hired graduates. This adds to their operational costs and proves inimical to the ease of doing business within the country. Do you think the government must address this issue by providing a platform for collaboration between industry and academia that could foster greater knowledge creation and dissemination?

BPT: Different people working on similar problems in a given time frame is not uncommon and should not be discouraged for diversity of thinking and application.

However, with the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), there is a need to create a platform that converges ideas and creates a synergy between scientific efforts. This, however, has not happened even during the recent ICT age due to various reasons, chiefly the geographical spread and varying aims for research outputs of institutes, academia and the industry. In the same context, it may not be correct to blame our education system, the primary aim of which is to realize our dream of 100 percent literacy. Yet as regards institutes like ITIs/diploma/engineering colleges, there is a need to frame an integrated policy for industrial training and skill development by involving industries after looking into their human resource requirements. In this framework, training and skill development should be sponsored by the identified process industries. In this way, industries will get skilled manpower in the long run.

I believe the skill development programme can be an effective platform for the industry-academic link for manpower training. At a higher level, sector-specific skill development council can be used for industry-academia connects.

PM: A structural reason for the lack of proper linkages between industry and academia is the creation of a conflict of interest between the two when it comes to collaborating on innovation.

Only a few universities have an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy. There is, therefore, a lack of clarity on who owns the IP and how the information will be shared between the different parties. So, such grey areas make the industry hesitant to collaborate with academia. What have you to say about this issue?

BPT: I believe IPR policies in both academic and industry are better defined now than ever before. In our experience, elaborate non-disclosure agreements and IPR-sharing clauses are entered into by concerned parties to do away with all grey areas at the time of inception of a given study. In most cases, our partners are ready to pay us the requisite amount so as to be sole IPR

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holders. However, the industry comes forward for such negotiations only for technologies that are ready for demonstration at the pilot/semi-pilot scale or for product development initiatives.

PM: Does Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute have strong linkages with the Indian pulp and paper industry? Can you tell us about some of the real benefits that your institute has brought for the pulp and paper industry in India?

BPT: CPPRI works for the interest of the paper sector in India. This means that there is constant dialogue between CPPRI and stakeholders and industry associations. Almost all our work, including applied research and consultancy, is executed for the benefit of the Indian paper sector. I believe, an exhaustive enumeration of the benefits offered by CPPRI to its stakeholders will result in a rather lengthy treatise. To put it briefly, CPPRI acts as a technology and policy input provider for the pulp and paper sector. It has a team of scientists dedicated to various fields of pulp and paper, including pulping, bleaching, stock preparation, papermaking and energy and environmental management. They regularly cater to the technical requirements of the Indian paper industry.

They play a key role in the investigation of the use of alternate raw materials for papermaking and black liquor characterization and processing. They also offer solutions for environment-related issues. Our scientists working in the area of paper recycling have helped waste paper mills in addressing their problems and issues. CPPRI functions as a lead organization for the application or verification of energy and environment norms for the paper sector. The institute also provides technical inputs for various uses related to policy and FTAs. Needless to say, CPPRI is the country's expert organization that offers paper-testing facility employing fourth-generation testing equipment. The quality enumeration done by CPPRI enjoys a brand value on the market. CPPRI is also executing dedicated training programs for mill personnel. This endeavour has been very popular with the sector as well as other stakeholders. We conduct regular trainings in various fields of pulp and paper technology, such as pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, papermaking, energy conservation and environment management. A twoyear M.Sc. (Cellulose and Paper Technology) Course is also being conducted jointly by FRI and CPPRI in order to sustain the manpower for the pulp and paper industry. CPPRI is always open to assist the industry as per the need of the hour.

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Moving from Trade-offs to Win-Wins in Water Management

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held its fourth national conference on pulp and paper titled, “Moving from Trade-offs to Win-Wins in Water Management”, at The LaLiT, Delhi, on July 2, 2019. The purpose of the conference was to build awareness about advanced treatment technologies for water reuse and resource recovery among pulp and paper manufacturers in India. Speakers at the conference focussed on subjects such as tools and techniques for water reuse and recycling, development of indigenous technology, emerging reforms and policies, the best practices in water and wastewater management in the pulp and paper sector and means for integrating technology providers with technology users.

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The Inaugural Session In his welcome address at the conference, Sanjay Singh, Conference Chairman and Divisional Chief Executive, ITC-PSPD, said, “80 percent of river basins in the country are water stressed. In many parts of India, ground water is declining by about 3 feet per year. Currently, around

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A lot of work has been done by many of us in the last 25 to 30 years to reduce water consumption to the maximum extent. In the past, big paper mills used 120 to 130 3 m /t of paper; now it has come down to 35 to 40 3 m /t of paper. Still there is a lot of work to be done in this direction. There is still scope for reducing water consumption.

600 million people in the country face extreme water-scarce conditions. The quality of water is also deteriorating; it is not fit for human consumption.

Despite these challenges, we in the paper industry work hard to make the industry grow.

“The demand for packaging has a direct correlation with GDP. India's GDP is growing at the rate of 6 to 7 percent per year. We want the GDP to grow at 9 percent so that our average income increases and the quality of life in India improves. The basic need of water has to be met. As you already know, the paper industry in India is no longer a water guzzler. It used to be a water guzzler once upon a time. A lot of work has been done by many of us in the last 25 to 30 years to reduce water consumption to the maximum extent. In the past, big paper mills used 120 to 130 m3/t of paper; now it has come down to 35 to 40 m3/t of paper. Still there is a lot of work to be done in this direction. There is still scope for reducing water consumption.

“I was in Finland last week. I was attending a technical conference where one of the biggest equipment suppliers in the world was sharing information about a new technology with us. This

technology, as I was told, could do all sorts of things, including quality improvement, reduction of energy consumption by 30 to 40 percent and what have you. But not a single word was said about reduction of water consumption in the pulp and industry.

For us reduction of water consumption is such a critical issue. The question that popped up in my mind was why are these guys not interested in developing technology for reduction of water consumption? When I asked that question, I was told that plenty of water is available in Finland and Sweden and so, reduction of water consumption is not a focus area for them. So, paper manufacturers in India will have to find ways and means of reducing water consumption on their own. We also need to push our equipment suppliers to provide us with equipment that that uses less water. This is not a difficult job. We just need to focus on it.

“The most challenging issue is water conservation. If the rivers dry up and there is water crisis, the axe will fall on industry. As a paper manufacturer, you will say I did this and I did that to reduce water consumption, but the government will just not listen to you. It will ask you to shut down your mill because agriculture takes priority over industry. So, the industry must try to conserve water, recharge groundwater and reduce water consumption in the agriculture sector.

“The pulp and paper industry must go beyond reducing water consumptions in just its mills and plants; it must try to reduce water consumption in the agriculture sector as well. People in the agriculture sector waste water and that is mainly because the government has given them full control over the use of water. Many water-saving and waterconserving practices can be adopted in the agriculture sector. If these practices are fully adopted, the water table will rise and water will be freely available.

How can we keep recharging groundwater? How can we reduce consumption of water in the agriculture sector?

These are the questions that paper

manufacturers must address. As paper manufacturers, we need to spend part of the money we spend on CSR on reduction of water consumption in the agriculture sector. In a particular plant of ours, we have started doing this exercise and we have been able to achieve a lot – around 35 to 40 percent reduction of water consumption in the related agriculture area. We did that over a period of two years.

“Brief ly then, mills need to keep recharging ground water in all possible ways. They also have to go beyond conserving water within the industry; they need to make special efforts to save and conserve water in the agriculture sector as well.”

Speaking at the inaugural session of the conference, Kapil Narula, Executive Director and CEO, CII-Triveni Water Institute, said, “As far as the geograph-

ical spread of the installed capacity of the pulp and paper industry in India is concerned, around 70 percent of the total installed capacity is concentrated in states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. Almost 60 to 70 percent of India receives less than 600 mm of rainfall while 30 to 40 percent of India receives a high rainfall. The average comes out to be 600 mm. The variability of rainfall in India is very high. Our core analysis shows that 30 to 40 percent is the coefficient of variability, which means that areas that are receiving less rainfall would on average experience a drought once in three years and the drought years can go up from one in three years to two in five years – even three in five years. This is a

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W•A•T•E•R M•A•N•A•G•E•M•E•N•T scary picture. So, in India, we have a much skewed distribution of rainfall and around 70 to 80 percent of pulp and paper plants are in categories of high to extremely high water stress zones with a high coefficient of variability of rainfall.

“National Green Tribunal (NGT) is taking very stern action on groundwater, especially for overexploited areas or critical areas. All the areas that show continuous decline and are extracting water over and above the natural recharge are classified as critical or overexploited areas. Almost 60 to 70 percent of our plants, which are responsible for 70 percent of the installed capacity in the pulp and paper industry, lie in groundwater-stressed zones.

“We have a few water-related challenges to face. Water is increasingly becoming scarce. By 2030, India's water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity leading to a 6 percent loss in GDP. As a result, the situation for the industry will become more difficult in terms of standards and regulations. We already have stringent guidelines to regulate and control groundwater extraction and standards for effluent discharge from existing and upcoming Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). The role of NGT is also rising. We also see the judiciary taking key decisions in areas related to resource management – and water is one of the resources.

Water conservation has become a key priority for the government. The challenges are there for us, but there is a huge opportunity for us to invest together in shaping the future for the betterment of the industry and the world.

“Our water audits clearly show that 40 to 50 percent reduction of water consumption in the pulp and paper industry is possible and economically viable. This does not require a huge investment. So, we need to conduct our water audits regularly. Also, when you look at what you have done inside the plant, do not forget the watershed and

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“Our water audits clearly show that 40 to 50 percent reduction of water consumption in the pulp and paper industry is possible and economically viable. the ecosystem you are a part of. Apart from the agriculture sector, there are many industries in the same watershed. Your plant is just one plant in that watershed, but that should not take away your responsibility of understanding the health of your watershed.

There are many cases of plants getting shut down because of unhealthy watersheds.”

In his address at the conference, Rakesh Kumar Jain, Technical Expert, International Centre for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (IC-ISID), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), said, “I strongly feel that the importance of water can never be stressed enough. It is important to

stress today the critical role that technology can play in responsible wastewater management for the Indian paper industry.

“The Indian paper industry is among the fastest growing industries in the world. Despite various challenges being faced, the industry has been growing at an average growth of 7 percent against the global average 2 to 3 percent. The industry ranks fifteenth

among the top global paper producers, contributing around 4 percent of the global paper production accounting to around 20 million tons annually. The Indian paper industry is unique and highly fragmented, dominated by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), unlike the global paper industry, as a majority of Indian paper mills are small – as low as below 50 TPD. “As a large water consumer, the Indian paper industry has been progressively improving its water usage while achieving the stipulated benchmarks.

One of the major challenges before the industry is on the environmental front, which the industry has been able to address gradually by way of adopting various measures, such as adoption of cleaner production technologies and processes coupled with treatment of effluents streams employing available waste treatment technologies.

“Currently, conservation and reuse of water resources have emerged as an important component of proper environmental management owing to the shortage of water and conflicts over water usage. There is a worldwide tendency towards the development and application of advanced wastewater treatment systems that enable significant improvements in the final wastewater quality by applying standards that are increasingly becoming restrictive or enabling the reuse of treated wastewater in the production process itself or in other beneficial uses rather than discharging it into water bodies. The idea of totally or partially closed water circuits in the pulp and paper industry has come to stay. The driving force for fresh water minimization might be more efficient processes, lack of water resources, fresh water and wastewater costs as well as stringent norms, but today all agree that it has to be done.

“Though a lot has been done during the last decade and many of the Recycled Cellulose Fiber (RCF)-based paper mills claim to operate with specific water consumption as low as less than 10 m3/tp, these mills are faced with

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“Even though the membrane filtration process has already been used in the European and North American paper industries, its adoption in Indian paper mills may not be straightforward because of certain factors.

various issues and challenges related to poor quality of the internal process water, build up of TDS, TSS and microbial slime, foul smell and stickies, with negative impact on product quality, productivity and the overall process efficiency of the paper mills.

“Pertaining to the quality of the process water being recycled in the mill, it is not clear what the tolerance limits for the water quality is in different mills.

Must the reused water really be potable? Or could the reused water contain “something” without harming the product or the viability of the process? Does that something differ from mill to mill? On the basis of the knowledge available today, it seems that no measured value commensurately describes the papermaking process in such a way that common conclusion could be drawn.

“The global tendency is towards the development and adaption of the best av a i l a b l e a d v a n ce d w a s te w a te r treatment technologies, such as membrane filtration process and the hybrid process combining it with other techniques.

“Even though the membrane filtration process has already been used in the European and North American paper industries, its adoption in Indian paper mills may not be straightforward because of certain factors. Let's take a look at these factors. The first one is diversified use of fiber mix such as agro, wood, and RCF – different characteris-

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tics of the wastewater streams with higher pollution loads in terms of TDS, color and COD. Next, membranes, being sensitive to the quality of feed water, require rigorous pre-treatment, selection and appropriate configuration of the membrane.

“UNIDO, as a part of its paper project, re ce n t ly i m p l e m e n te d i n c l o s e coordination with CPPRI and the Indian paper industry, identified membrane filtration process as an emerging potential technology for water and wastewater management.

Subsequent to the successful bench level demonstration of the membrane f iltration process at CPPRI and dissemination of the findings to the Indian paper industry across the country, UNIDO now proposes to demonstrate the membrane filtration process on a larger pilot level, capacity around 100m3/day, in identified paper units located across the country.

“The project aims to customize the technology in the Indian context providing a better understanding of operational aspects such as required protocol for pre-treatment of the effluent streams, membrane fouling and chocking tendenc y and its cleaning mechanism, and membrane configuration and energy requirement.

The information would help in designing, developing and furthering up scaling of membrane technology in the Indian context.

“The successful demonstration should help in conf idence-building for adoption of the membrane process and provide an opportunity to address issues related to water scarcity, maximum possible recycling of the process water without negative effect on the quality, productivity and process efficiency while meeting ambitious reduction targets for industrial water use as outlined in Ganga River Basin Charter and allow mills to meet stricter discharge norms for water use and discharge.

“Let's not forget that water is absolutely essential to Life. We have found

alternate energy, but finding an alternative to water will not be easy.”

In his address at the conference, Bipin P ra k a s h T h a p l i y a l , D i re c to r, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, said, “Water is one of the essential resources. Rising population and economic development has caused significant increase in water demand in

recent years. At the same time, climate change has also contributed towards lower overall water availability. The recent Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report released by the NITI Aayog in 2018 indicates that 21 major cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, are racing to reach zero groundwater levels and by 2020. It will affect access for about 100 million people. The alarming situation is that about 12 percent of India's population is already living the 'Day Zero' scenario due to excessive groundwater pumping, an inefficient and wasteful water management system and years of deficient rains. The CWMI report also states that by 2030, the country's water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual 6 percent loss in the country's GDP. “The water crisis or scarcity is a matter o f co n ce r n f o r w a te r - i n te n s i ve industries, and the paper industry is one of them. The paper industry has been traditionally water-intensive. In India, it has been categorized as Grossly Polluting Industry (GPI). As you already know, water plays an important role in papermaking. It is

W•A•T•E•R M•A•N•A•G•E•M•E•N•T used in cleaning, screening, stock dilution and finally paper sheet formation. Around 80-85 percent of water is discharged as effluent and the rest is lost during the papermaking process.

“In the Indian context, the major reasons for high water consumption are use of mixed raw materials, making optimization of process operations difficult; the low level of technology and equipment due to low scale of operation; lack of optimized process conditions; use of low capacity multiple paper machine; and lack of reuse or recycling practices in the paper industry. Water is a precious resource.

It should be noted that further abuse of water will lead to permanent ecological and environmental damages and will impose restrictions on its industrial use. So, for the sustainability of the industry, we need to conserve water and use it judiciously.

“Surely, there is a need for a paradigm shift. We urgently require a transition from the supply-andsupply-more-water provision to measures that lead towards efficient use of water, reduction of wastage, recycle and reuse of process water after proper treatment to achieve nearzero discharge. identification and optimization of process operations requirements, process changes or modifications, reuse and recycle of backwater or wastewater, and regeneration of process water quality from backwater or wastewater through advance treatment.

“Though paper mills have significantly reduced the consumption of fresh water from the level of 250 to 300 m3/t of paper in 1990 to the present level of 10 to 80 m3/t of paper, still these figures are higher than the international benchmarks. As per the trends in the last two to three decades and considering the average growth of 7 to 8 percent in paper production by the Indian paper industry, it is estimated that to meet the growing demand, the annual paper production will increase at a rate of around 1.0 million tonnes per annum and accordingly paper production is expected to be 21 million tonnes in 2020, 25 million tonnes in 2030 and 45 million tonnes in 2050.This will call for an overall fresh water consumption increase by 20 to 22 percent during 2020-2050.

“Surely, there is a need for a paradigm shift. We urgently require a transition from the supply-and-supply-morewater provision to measures that lead towards efficient use of water, reduction of wastage, recycle and reuse of process water after proper treatment to achieve near-zero discharge.

“As such there is an urgent need for the industry to adopt appropriate water management tools, technology and practices to ensure sustainability in the critical scenario of water scarcity. In general, the paper industry needs an integrated approach to achieve water minimization. This includes quantification of actual water consumption,

“CII has taken various initiatives to provide innovative water management practices and solutions for the industry, and today's Conference is a welcome move to bring together diverse stakeholders from the industry and the government, technology providers and some of the leading practitioners.”

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“Till the recent past, the low cost of water has been one of the major deterrents in the water conservation efforts made by the Indian paper industry. However, due to declining ground water availability, regulatory pressures and stringent norms, and an increased emphasis on saving the rivers, water conservation has now become priority agenda for the paper industry.

In his keynote address, Ravi Singh, CEO and Secretary General, WWFIndia, said, “The time has come when more and more partnerships will be needed and people will have to come

together to find a solution to the watermanagement crisis in India. The industry already has a few people who are trying to deal with this issue.

“In order to address this issue, we need to understand the concept of basin management. When CII started its water initiative, it was quite difficult to make people understand what basin management was all about. Someone was conserving water at the middle of the basin, while at the top of the basin, that is, upstream, pollution was causing severe damage. Understanding which basin we are from and dividing areas accordingly will make a lot of difference.

“Of late, there has been a lot of discussion about water management and conservation, and the government is taking all necessary steps to improve the state of water management in India. Let me tell you, India does not suffer from water shortage. The problem stems from poor water management. The industry needs to find a solution to this problem.

“In the last decade, India witnessed a drastic shift in the demand and consumption of water. Nearly 25 per cent of the country's population lives in water-scarce areas, where the per capita availability of water is less than 1,000 cubic meters per year. Fourteen of the twenty major river basins in India are already water-stressed, and it is estimated that they will be

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The time has come when more and more partnerships will be needed and people will have to come together to find a solution to the water-management crisis in India.

m ov i n g towa rd s e x t re m e wa te r scarcity by 2050.

“The projected increase in consumption of water by industry that will substantially increase risks to both industry and river basins, which was 42 km3 in 2000, will touch up to 161 km3 by 2050. The impact of water availability and its management are very local and lead to company-related risks which are location- and sector-specific. There is a need to better understand the shared risks across the river basin, sub-basin, lake or the groundwater system in which a company's facilities are located.

“The industrial consumption currently accounts for only about 8 percent of freshwater consumption in the country.

Water being a shared resource can pose substantial risk to companies' operations and profitability. It is a shared risk between multiple and often competing water users such as households, agriculture, industry, and the environment. These are based on physical, regulatory and reputational risks.

“The Indian pulp and paper industry is known to consume about 275 to 490 cubic meters/BDMT of water, which is almost five times the global best. There are approximately 600 paper mills in the country, out of which about 66 percent are small-scale, 24 percent are medium-scale and only 10 percent fall under large-scale mills. As per the latest survey, about 60 percent of total paper production in the country is from large-scale mills, while the balance 40 percent is produced by medium and small-scale mills.

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“Eighty five percent of the water consumed by large-scale Indian paper mills comes from surface water, so these mills are mainly located near rivers. The fact that these mills are located near rivers and withdraw large amounts of water has already contributed to increased stress levels in some rivers, including Bhadra, Cauvery, Kali, Kotlab, Tungabhadra and Wardha, thereby causing some of these basins to be classified under 'very high' water stress.

It was found that close to 40 percent of large-scale mills have been implicated for causing water stress and pollution.

“The pulp and paper sector constitutes around 2.26 percent of overall water use in the industrial sector. The wastewater discharged by the Indian pulp and paper industry ranges from 118 cubic meters to 280 cubic meters/BDMT, which is approximately three times more than that of the European paper and pulp industry. On average, the BOD, COD, TSS and AOX levels are 9.3 times, 4.5 times, 15 times and 4.8 times respectively higher than the best practices followed.

“The total effluent discharge from the pulp and paper industry in the Ganga basin alone is estimated to be over 200 M L D. A s p e r C P C B ' s re p o r t o n Pollution Assessment: River Ganga, 2013, the pulp and paper sector dominates in terms of water consumption – 27 percent of total – and wastewater generation – 40 percent of total – in the Ganga basin. As a result, the pulp and paper industry has been facing a severe regulatory risk in its operations.

“World Wide Fund (WWF) carried out clean technology assessments in pulp and paper industries in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The objective was to suggest clean technologies in the sector. Complete production steps were mapped and major water and chemical consumption processes were identified. The focus was on mapping the production processes and finding major source of pollution load in throughout processes. Also, a technoeconomical feasibility study of various

technologies was conducted using collected data and literature review to come up with clean technologies for pulp and paper industry.

“Businesses first need to understand the overall scope and scale of their risk as a baseline before starting their water stewardship journey. A starting point for water-risk mitigation for businesses is building an understanding of their exposure to water risks. The Water Risk Filter, developed by WWF in partnership with the German Development Finance institution, DEG, is a practical online tool that not only helps users access and map water risks, but also provides concrete steps to mitigate them. Water stewardship is a 'journey' that helps businesses to minimize their impact on water and engage and collaborate with other consumers to reduce their collective impacts. It helps strengthen the way in which river basin resources are managed. WWF is engaging businesses from across the sectors and geographies to embark on water stewardship journeys. Besides helping businesses understand water risks and develop water stewardship initiatives, WWF can provide industries with vital linkages to local communities, NGOs and governments and access to international case studies and best practices.”

Book Release During the conference, a book titled “Farmer and Planet Friendly – NewGen Eucalyptus” was released by Chief Guest Jigmet Takpa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This book is regarded as one of the most compre-

W•A•T•E•R M•A•N•A•G•E•M•E•N•T hensive pieces of research done on eucalyptus plantation in the country. It has busted many myths related to eucalyptus. Sudhir Pande, Former D i re c to r G e n e ra l o f Fo re s t s , Ministry of Environment & Forests, who wrote the foreword to this book, said that the book could act as guiding light in the government's forestry policy formulation.

Chief Guest's Address Speaking at the conference, Jigmet Takpa said, “India constitutes only 2.4 percent of world's geographical surface area and sustains the needs of 17 percent of human and 20 percent livestock population. We get only 1 percent of global rain and have 4 percent of the water resources of the world. As a result, there is too much pressure on the country's natural resources. Every natural resource in India is over stressed. The impact of climate change on these natural resources has been rather alarming.

This year, the month of June was the fifth driest period in the entire century.

The four of the warmest years ever recorded were the last four years, and the current year ended up being the warmest year. June 2019 was drier than normal across the nation. A drought has developed and intensified in most parts of the country. It will further add to the already warm temperatures.

“The Government of India has come up with various programmes and projects.

It introduced Jal Shakti Abhiyan – a

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campaign for water conservation and water security. Jal Shakti is a collaborative effort of various ministries of the Government of India and state governments, being coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The focus of the campaign is on water-stressed districts and blocks.

“Water and land are referred to as the two sides of a coin; one affects the other. If there is land degradation, it is caused due to lack of water. So, if we need to combat drought, we have to adopt measures to make land p ro d u c t ive , wh i c h i n t u r n w i l l conserve more water. Integrated land and water management is a key method for the prevention of desertification. In India, land degradation—broadly defined as loss of productivity—is estimated at 96 million hectares, being under dry land, and nearly 30 percent of the land is under desertification.

Desertification is a form of land degradation by which fertile land becomes desert. More than a quarter of India's land is turning into desert, and the rate of degradation of agricultural areas is increasing. The Un i te d Na t i o n s Co nve n t i o n to Combat Desertification is responsible for combating desertification and mitigating the effects of drought through national action programs.

“The monsoon in India is limited to two to three months of the whole year, and rain distribution is uneven. This results in drought in some regions and floods in other parts of the country. The question is how are we managing and conserving excess rain water, which usually drains away in sewage and becomes waste? We need to be very specif ic about our policies and measures to converse rain water.

“The agriculture sector is one of the biggest users of the water. Out of the total amount of groundwater available in the country, around 85 percent is utilized in farming, while 25 percent is left for drinking, sanitation and industrial use. Ironically, the industrial

“The Government of India has come up with various programmes and projects. It introduced Jal Shakti Abhiyan – a campaign for water conservation and water security. sector has been the biggest victim when it comes to water usage in India. The government has implemented a centrally sponsored scheme for micro irrigation to enhance water-use efficiency in the agriculture sector.

Under the scheme, technological interventions like drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are promoted to encourage farmers to use them for conservation and saving of water and improved yield. However, it has been reported that the agriculture sector has been using deep irrigation. The practice of deep irrigation inundates the land, and in the process, the land gets saline and water-logged causing weak productivity.

“It has been reported that productivity per hectare in India is the lowest in the world. India produces 1 tonne per hectare, while the rest of the world produces 6 tonnes per hectare. So, if we take care of land productivity, we can increase the income of the farmers six times. However, in India efforts are made more towards expanding the agricultural sector than towards increasing land productivity. Our country is ranked topmost in the world when it comes to net agriculture land.

We have 51 percent of our land under agriculture, while the other countries have only 10 to 15 percent. This indicates how much land in India is stressed and overused causing low productivity, and the availability of groundwater has gone down. The availability of water in the future is predicted to be bleak if proper steps are not taken now to deal with the management of the available water

W•A•T•E•R M•A•N•A•G•E•M•E•N•T resources in the country. In recent years, rural development departments have looked towards watershed projects as a way to realize their hopes for agricultural development in rain-fed, semi-arid areas.

“Under Jal Shakti Abhiyan, officers from the central government will visit and work with the district administration in 1,592 water-stressed blocks in 256 districts to ensure steps are being taken for water conservation and s e c u r i t y. S u c h i n i t i a t i v e s a n d programmes by the government can be regarded as a big step towards positive change and a brighter future.

The pulp and paper industry has successfully adopted new technologies for the efficient use of water and recycle with zero water discharge.

However, some industries are still engaged in discharging untreated sewage into canals and the ground.

Industries must use water judiciously and do their best to become sustainable and efficient.”

The First Session The first session of the conference saw experts making informative presentations on water management in India.

The speakers focussed on subjects such a s d e ve l o p m e n t o f i n d i ge n o u s technologies, emerging reforms and policies, best practices on water and wastewater management in the pulp and paper sector, tools and techniques for water reuse and recycling, integration of technology providers with technology users and issues and

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The Second Session The second session was devoted to “select practices on efficient management of water and wastewater systems.”

Eminent personalities in the pulp and paper industry in India presented relevant case studies and papers on the subject.

The conference ended with a master class on intelligent technolog y solutions for water and wastewater management. Rakesh Kumar Jain's presentation on membrane filtration, an emerging technology for wastewater management in the Indian paper industry, was well received by the audience.

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Keeping Ahead of the Competition

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r. D e v e s h K h a i t a n , Director, Wires & Fabriks (S.A) Limited, shares his views on market competition, product d e ve l o p m e n t , a cq u i s i t i o n s a n d collaborations in an exclusive interview given to Paper Mart.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

Paper Mart: Can you tell us about the new developments at Wires & Fabriks?

Mr. Devesh Khaitan, Director, Wires & Fabriks (S.A) Limited

Equipped with modern technology and machines, Wires & Fabriks is ready to take risk, to be successful, to evolve.

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Devesh Khaitan: We have always welcomed new developments at Wires & Fabriks. However, development does not necessarily mean product expansion, capacity addition, or modernization. In fact, in the last 2-3 years, we developed some new products, about which we are super excited. Product development is an on-going process at Wires & Fabriks. We have a strong product development team which is responsible for developing new products for the customers.

We also focus on process development.

Our project team reviews all manufacturing processes twice a year. The team comprises an in-house panel from various departments and foreign experts. This team has been quite successful in coming up with out-ofthe-box ideas. It also focuses on the feasibility of the ideas it puts forward.

With the help of this team, we have been able to achieve amazing breakthroughs in our manufacturing process. The ideas put forward by this team have helped us enormously in increasing our consistenc y and efficiency. As far as expansion is concerned, we follow the market trend.

I•N•T•E•R•V•I•E•W If the demand for paper increases, we expand our capacity accordingly.

kind of growth do you expect to see in future?

PM: What factors do you take into account before going for product development?

DK: We at Wires & Fabriks never judge the market share in terms of numbers.

We judge it based on customer response to our products, especially the new ones, and the number of customer solutions provided. What has played for us is the fact that the time required to develop a new product and launch it on the market has been drastically reduced. Rather than just selling the product, we have started partnering with our customers and moving towards solutions.

DK: Product development enables us to keep ahead of the competition. The team works on design and inspects what kind of pulp raw material is going in, what kind of machines are installed, and what kind of paper is being produced. The idea to work on product development came from our desire to produce something different from the rest, compete with other players, and increase our sales. We also wanted to be on a par with European manufacturers.

Interestingly, two identical machines differ from each other when they are operated. Workers ought to have a good understanding of such working procedures. Sometimes our team has to stay on sites for a week to collect data and information. The development process starts only after relevant data and information have been collected.

PM: Can you tell us a little about your product portfolio?

Devesh Khaitan: The major part of our product portfolio includes forming fabrics. Our latest forming fabrics, i.e., Next Generation can be used for Writing and Printing, Packaging and Tissue. Forming Fabrics are designed to the specific need of the customer depending on the paper, which is being manufactured. Our other product range comprises woven dryer screens (including both side flat), spiral screen, conveyer belts, belts press for ETP, and pulp fabrics. We have a chemical division too wherein we supply various performance chemicals like Dienking, Defoamers, different Polymers and other various chemicals required for special applications. We also have a division for paper machine accessories in which we supply Showers, Filters, Doctors and Doctor Blades, Tail Cutters and Fiber recovery equipment.

PM: What is the current market share of Wires & Fabriks? What

PM: What makes Wires & Fabriks different from its competitors?

How do you add value to the paper industry in India?

DK: We don't believe in creating a market share based on price because this is something most of our competitors can do. We believe in partnering with paper mills and providing them with solutions. We are well-equipped with specialized equipment to conduct indepth analysis and identify the source of the snag in the paper machine. We have provided our services to quite a few companies in the industry and have been accredited for our work. Our solutions have played an important role in improving the papermaking process and making production much more eff icient. We have implemented sustainable manufacturing processes for paper and board without compromising quality and helped the clients improve and mend the issues in the machines.

PM: What new products and developments are you looking forward to seeing in the near future?

DK: By and large, paper manufacturers consider retention, drainage and longevity as their foremost priority.

However, as far as Sheet Support Binder (SSB) is concerned, not many developments have taken place in the global paper industry. It started with a single layer; then came the double layer; then the multilayer; and then SSB. The cost of developing more than three layers is huge; it's just not viable. We are trying

to bring about intrinsic changes and improvements as per the customer's demand, and this is something that is currently happening all over the world.

We keep improving and modifying our products, which in turn helps us in improving the performance of the paper machines.

PM: In the last three years, the demand of paper in India has grown substantially. Do you think the paper market is ready to move from being a price-sensitive market to being a quality-sensitive market?

DK: It is not just India but other countries too that are greatly influenced by the price paradigm of the pulp and paper sector. Globally, the industry has invested a lot in technologies in the last two to three years. With the implementation of newer technologies, China now has moved to the next level. The global paper industry has witnessed big changes, and now the Indian pulp and paper sector is also ready to experiment with innovative technologies in its business processes, which is a good sign. The changes that are taking place in the industry have prompted us to amend the processes and improve our business operations.

PM: What are the future trends of paper machine clothing (PMC) in India?

DK: Currently, the industry is in the consolidation mode through joint ventures and collaborations. As you already know, Xerium Technologies, Inc. was recently acquired by ANDRITZ. Such events would keep taking place in the coming years.

Further, paper machine clothing (PMC) business is not a multi-billiondollar segment; rather it is a very niche market, which does not allow too many players to stay at a given time. One of the countries where consolidations would take place in a big way is China, because most of the European PMC manufactures have their facilities in China, and the Chinese themselves own a few big PMC manufacturing firms. However, not many acquisitions have taken place in India in the past.

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Tetra Pak Launches Paper Straws in Europe Tetra Pak has become the first carton-packaging company to launch paper straws in Europe. It will put its paper straw innovations into the public domain to encourage industry collaboration and will explore bio-degradable materials.

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iccardo Castagnetti, Director, Portfolio Planning & S t r a t e g y, P a c k a g i n g Solutions Team, Tetra Pak, talks about Tetra Pak's newly launched paper straws in an interview given to Paper Mart.

Paper Mart: Is it the ban on single-use plastics proposed by the Riccardo Castagnetti, Director, Portfolio Planning European Union in 2018 that & Strategy, Packaging Solutions Team, Tetra Pak prompted you to launch paper straws? What is the inspiration behind your paper straws?

Riccardo Castagnetti: Our product development team has been exploring alternatives to fossil-based plastic straws and caps for some time now. We were the first to develop plant-based caps in 2011.

A replacement to plastic straws needs to meet the same functionality, such as remaining robust during distribution and storage throughout the product's shelf life, and the ability to pierce through the pack as well as meeting all food safety requirements.

Our inspiration comes from our vision to create packaging only from plantbased material, which is why we developed a paper straw alternative to meet our ambition to deliver a package that contributes to a low carbon

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circular economy while not compromising our strict food safety and easeof-use requirements.

PM: Can you tell us about the type of paper you use for making paper straws? Can straws be made from other grades of paper as well?

Please elaborate.

RC: Our paper straws are more than 90 percent paper and less than 10 percent water-based adhesive. The adhesive is needed for functional reasons to hold the paper together in a tube shape. Our objective is to ensure food safety and quality for our paper straws while minimizing the environmental impact.

The paper in our straws is made from FSC™ certified paper and is recyclable with the rest of the package. The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) is a global organization that, by means of inclusive governance, sets the standards for what is a responsibly managed forest and promotes environmental protection, social justice and economic feasibility. We see FSC as offering a credible universal standard; we also know that 26 percent of consumers recognize the FSC logo, so we actively encourage our customers to display the logo on their packages.

I•N•T•E•R•V•I•E•W PM: What is the length of your paper straw? Is the size of your straw bigger than that of a commonly used plastic straw in Europe?

RC: This first paper straw will be straight, 100 mm in length, and more lengths and shapes (suitable for different pack formats) will be available in the coming months. Our straws require completely different characteristics to those used in bars and restaurants. They are attached to carton-based packages and not sold loose, have different functionality and therefore have different technical requirements.

PM: A stainless steel straw can be reused indefinitely as a means to reduce waste. Don't you think stainless steel straws are better than plastic or paper straws?

RC: A stainless steel straw and a paper straw serve different purposes. We have designed our paper straw to attach to Tetra Pak cartons, and if pushed back in the pack after use, can be recycled along with the rest of the carton package.

PM: Are paper straws cheaper than plastic straws? Do you think the paper straws you have recently launched will enjoy a fair amount of success on the global market?

RC: The initial cost of paper straws will be higher than that of plastic straws.

We expect the price will come down over time as the scale of production goes up. Our paper straw has passed rigorous tests in our product development process and so we are confident that we now have a paper straw that meets internationally recognized food safety standards and our requirements on functionality. In parallel, we have started other development tracks to find suitable solutions to plastic straws.

PM: Can you tell us a little bit about your company's other innovative successes? How does your company encourage innovation?

RC: In order to encourage industry innovation, we have committed to publicly sharing our research and innovations for the development of our

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paper straw to support industrial collaboration on alternatives to single use plastic.

Annually, we spend around €400m on R&D across all parts of our business. We recognize that innovation is of utmost importance and as such we are prepared to make all necessary investments. In May 2018, we launched our high capacity separators with Encapt technology, which are most commonly used to separate milk or whey. This technology reduces the air pressure around the spinning bowl which lowers the air friction and thereby the energy consumption. When this new technology is paired with the established AirTight design, it enables as much as 40 percent savings compared to alternative separator designs.

In addition, last year we launched Tetra Pak® Plant Secure, a game-changing plant management service that delivers profitability improvements for customers. Our investment in Industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation and data velocity has enabled us to better-support our customers in the digital era. Tetra Pak® Plant Secure is a great example of how we use new technology to broaden our perspective and deliver bottom-line benefits for our customers.

PM: In what ways is your company contributing to a low-carbon circular economy?

RC: We believe that the economy of the future must be circular and low carbon with a minimal climate impact across the entire food value chain. Our ambition is to deliver a package that contributes to a low carbon circular economy – a package made entirely from plant-based and/or recycled materials that is fully recyclable.

In order to deliver a low carbon circular economy, we are focusing on four areas: delivering a package with the lowest comparable carbon footprint, delivering highly effective equipment and solutions, minimizing our operational impact, and working with partners to dramatically increase recycling and reuse. We have committed to spending

approximately 100 million Euros per year for the next five years on developing and implementing alternative solutions to on-pack plastic straws, tethered caps and other drink-from systems. We are also working to minimize our environmental impact across the value chain, from sourcing to production, and from use to disposal of our products and equipment. Since 2010, we have cumulatively saved more than 10 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent throughout our entire value chain, and, in 2018, we passed the 50 percent mark for renewable electricity supplied to our operations just two years after making our RE100 commitment.

Recycling is one of the key enablers of a low carbon circular economy and so, last November, we announced a major new partnership with Veolia to demonstrate our commitment to helping improve recycling infrastructure. This will enable all components of used beverage cartons collected within the European Union to be recycled by 2025.

PM: What are Tetra Pak's future targets?

RC: We obtain half of our global electricity supply from renewable sources and are on track to meet our RE100 commitment of using only renewable electricity across all global operations by 2030. Further, as part of our commitment to Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastic Economy, we will incorporate a minimum of 2 percent recycled plastics content (in Europe) on average across our beverage cartons by 2025. This is subject to technical and economic availability of suitable food-grade recycled plastic.

In 2016, we became the first company in the food packaging industry to have our climate impact reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative. We committed to reducing Tetra Pak's operational GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2030 and 58 percent by 2040, from a 2015 baseline.

We have also committed to reducing GHG emissions across the value chain per unit of revenue by 16 percent by 2020, from a 2010 base-year.

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PERFORMANCE BOOSTERS: Fiber GPSTM

The Shortest Route to Fiber Quality Innovative GPS navigates shortest route to fiber quality at lowest cost.

Like your Smartphone's GPS can guide you almost anywhere in the world, the “papermaking GPS” guides you in making the right choices about fiber mix, applied energy, and paper quality. It's significantly reducing trial and error on your machine and saving time and money.

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hile it is true that papermakers have considerably more data today to help them navigate their processes, there are still some blind spots. For example, in the stock preparation area even experienced papermakers are “flying blind” in refiner operation. Operator screens do not show how a change in applied power or fiber mix affects stock quality in the machine chest. In most cases, laboratory tests received after the sheet has already been produced are the only way to probe the stock quality. This results in outdated quality measurements that are no longer helpful, as the pulp is already processed with potentially unacceptable quality, resulting in off-grade quality.

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Fiber GPSTM shows the operator all relevant parameters at a glance

the real-time variation in quality with process changes. In the early 2000s, ANDRITZ developed a proprietary simulation tool, which enhanced the refiner plate selection process leading to energy savings and fiber quality improvements, but it still lacked insight into real-time fiber quality.

“The days of flying blind are now over. ANDRITZ Fiber GPS, software based simulation and optimization tool, brings light into the darkness and allows papermakers to look into stock preparation refiners while in operation,” says Peter Antensteiner – Vice President, LC Refiner Plates, Fiber GPS.

Focus on the big (and small) picture

One way to describe the operational settings that produce paper within specification is to run trials with different fibers, additives, and applied power settings and then to determine the corresponding effect on quality. However, on-machine trials can be risky and expensive, and off-machine trials can be inconclusive since the actual production equipment is not used. The ability to predict real-time cause-and-effect in refiner operation does not exist… until now.

Fiber GPS is the evolution of the earlier simulation tool with fiber quality data models. Instead of focusing only on refining process parameters, Fiber GPS utilizes a statistical quality model, which combines these parameters with fiber quality data. This model uses pulp quality data representing intrinsic fiber quality features such as length, chemical surface composition, and fines content, as well as information about “refinability,” to calculate fiber qualities of refined pulp mixtures. With this expansion of view from individual refiners to system-wide fiber quality development, a user can visualize and understand the quality impact of fiber mix, flow and consistency, power application, and plate design.

By simulating the complete stock preparation area, Fiber GPS allows the user to “deep-dive” into the fiber quality customization process.

Savings potential in a mixed up fiber world Bringing light into the darkness For many years, a papermaker's goal has been to have the means of visualizing fiber quality during refiner operation and to see

Another breakthrough in Fiber GPS is the ability to predict pulp quality for a fiber mix entering the refiner. Until now, papermakers were able to determine pulp quality for only single

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T•E•C•H - T•A•L•K fiber types, so this development makes Fiber GPS unique and brings with it a sizable savings potential for customers. With Fiber GPS, operators can confidently make changes to achieve the desired paper quality and avoid on-machine disruptions due to trial and error. Fiber GPS™, sold on a monthly fee basis, helps optimizing the total cost of ownership.

Fiber GPS has an optimization-assist mode that guides operators to a best-case scenario in terms of cost and quality.

Benefits at a Glance: Ÿ Quality Assurance

Visualize and maintain desired paper grade quality Ÿ Total Cost of Ownership Reduction

Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and see historical comparison between real-time and optimized costs Ÿ Fiber Mix Optimization

Discover which fiber mix maximizes savings potential while meeting quality specifications Ÿ Paper Grade Development

Set up and manage quality standards for each paper grade to compare different scenarios

Peter Antensteiner Vice President - LC Refining

Fiber GPS with ANDRITZ Refiner plates the comprehensive stock preparation solution The beating heart of every stock preparation area is its refiners. The core of each refiner is its refiner plates.

ANDRITZ plate specialists will be able to support Fiber GPS customers by reducing trial and error via simulation and scenario management. ANDRITZ will be able to optimize plate technology for a customer's particular system and grade structure for maximized quality effectiveness and reduced total cost of ownership. Fiber GPS expands a papermaker's view from a single refiner at a time to complete stock preparation area, and the effect of each plate design choice becomes accessible, which maximizes the effectiveness of the plate selection process. ANDRITZ offers various beneficial packages with Fiber GPS including ANDRITZ refiner plates and Refiner service.

Antensteiner concludes, “Savings opportunities are boundless! When market prices for different fiber sources rise, Fiber GPS can reduce total cost of ownership by suggesting a cheaper mix. Also, sophisticated algorithms behind Fiber GPS provide reliable fiber quality prediction over several stages of refining as well as mixing of different refining lines – a true breakthrough.”

Ÿ Refiner Plate Optimization

Browse through ANDRITZ refiner plate library and optimize plate patterns Ÿ Vendor Qualification

Determine the effect different pulps have on paper grades and how to best use specific pulps

Getting Technical Automation Fiber GPS provides real-time, simulation, and optimization assisted operations. It comprises ANDRITZ IDEAS simulation platform as a virtual plant, I/O point communication with DCS for real-time data, Metris historian, and a custom Fiber GPS graphical interface.

Fiber GPS Operating Modes In Real-Time Mode, Fiber GPS receives process parameters directly from the mill, and it allows operators to visualize pulp quality currently being produced within a spider graph and whether the quality meets the desired paper grade specifications. With this information, operators can proactively course correct in real time as needed.

Simulation Mode is an interactive space that lets users manipulate the various process and equipment parameters like flow rate, pulp furnish, power settings, and refiner plates and shows how these changes affect machine chest quality.

Operators can save these “what if” scenarios for further analysis and reduce the need for mill trials.

Optimization mode recommends best-case operating conditions without trial and error on the machine and allows the operator to manage the total cost of ownership and fiber quality. An operator can also see a comparison between real time and optimized process conditions, always remaining in control of the process.

Total Cost of Ownership Reduction To reduce total cost, Fiber GPS considers the refiner power and cost of the various fibers that a mill uses and recommends the most cost-effective fiber mix and power settings that will produce desired sheet quality.

Remote Online Support Fiber GPS™ is a software-based solution, which is installed at the mill site. ANDRITZ global refiner plate specialists and start up team are able to remotely monitor the system and provide assistance as needed. n

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Paper Formulation Technology is a Key Driver for Sustainable Packaging The Enabling Technologies Almost anything, of course, is technically recyclable at a cost.

But what makes a paper package most valuable in this new world is whether a material is repulpable. To this end, the goal is to replace paraffin wax or polyethylene (PE), fluorocarbon for grease barriers and the use of PE in cups and food-service applications. To achieve this goal, special formulations are required for paper packaging that act as a barrier to water, hot/cold liquids, greases and oils, moisture and water vapor—to name just a few. Suitable replacement formulations include barrier biowaxes used for different applications. Individual barrier products can also form a “system” consisting of one to three different coatings, each having different functions, with the final system design depending on the end producer's requirements.

Made with Solenis Barrier Coatings technology.

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s interest groups raise awareness about plastic waste, governments around the world are starting to ban various types of plastics, especially single-use packaging items. We all know the reasons behind this push: Plastic waste is filling our landfills and waterways and breaks down very slowly in the environment.

Ultimately, the impact will not be confined to items such as grocery bags and straws. Analysts expect the movement to extend to plastic bottles, disposable cups, food-service packaging and ready-meal containers. In fact, several major consumer brands, as well as a significant number of European retailers, have moved to reduce or eliminate their use of plastics in packaging. And more will certainly follow.

Renewed Focus on Paper Materials In this new paradigm, the pulp and paper industry has an opportunity to rise to the challenge of providing more environmentally friendly fiber-based solutions to replace all those plastic straws, bottles, disposable cups and food containers.

But before that happens, it is important to address the foundational aspects of packaging production that will enable these products to be replaced with environmentally friendly alternatives, especially in food applications.

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As the packaging industry moves toward fiber-based material for more sustainable solutions, there are some key issues to consider when it comes to paper material formulation.

Is it repulpable? Repulpability enables creation of a segregation system for post-consumer cups that can be repulped, where the fiber is recovered and reused to produce paper and paperboard products, perhaps even back into cups. The value of the fiber in these cups is very high, enough to make it economically feasible to develop the infrastructure needed to collect, segregate and recover these containers after use.

Therefore, the barrier formulation should enable repulpability.

This is not typically economically viable with PE-coated cups.

Is it compostable? The long-term objective, of course, is to recover the fiber. In the short term, if the material can be redirected to composting facilities – as opposed to landfills – this helps with consumer messaging and is a step forward for brand owners and the environment as well. As a result, fiber material with compostable barrier formulations has a significant advantage over PE products, which cannot be composted. However, this is still secondary to repulpability.

How is the formulation produced? This is a key point on sustainable sourcing; where many consumer brand owners have aspirational goals of using more than 50 percent sustainably sourced raw materials. Manufacturers of paper

T•E•C•H - T•A•L•K barrier coating formulations are seeking to minimize nonfossil fuel derived components and maximize renewably sourced raw materials. Some barrier solutions, for example, are 100% non-fossil based.

Is the barrier formulation functional? Barrier formulations must meet the functional requirements of the material being replaced. These requirements include resistance to oil, grease and water in applications like hamburger wrap and resistance to staining for on-the-go coffee cups. Many paperbased packages are designed for consumer appeal and branding and involve printing, sealing, gluing, flexibility and elasticity. As a result, paper barrier formulations must still allow the same packaging functionality while meeting sustainability goals.

Does the formulation facilitate manufacturing? One of the biggest advantages with some barrier coating formulations is that you can apply them using paper machine coaters, off-machine coaters or even flexo/reverse gravure printing presses. With some barrier coatings you can even convert the coated board into cups on existing cup-making machines designed to work with PE. As a result, very little capital expenditure is required to utilize these barrier systems; paper manufacturers can run them now if they have a coater.

The good news is that awareness of fiber as a functional packaging alternative continues to gain ground. For example,

i n t h e Ne x t G e n Cu p Challenge, a global consortium that includes major food industry players recently issued a challenge to “identify and commercialize existing and future solutions for the single-use, hot and cold fiber cup system.”

Solutions could include Ricardo De Genova, Vice President, c u p l i d s , s l e e ve s a n d Strategic Marketing and R&D – straws, as well as reusable Paper, Solenis. and alternative delivery systems. Nearly 500 entrepreneurs, inventors and scientists from more than 50 countries, including a team from Solenis, responded enthusiastically with ideas and potential solutions. Solenis was recognized as one of 12 final winners, and work to scale its proposed solution is underway.

Working together, the paper industry can make a difference in reducing plastic waste in the environment and supporting the circular economy in 2019 and beyond. n - This article has been written by Ricardo De Genova, Vice President, Strategic Marketing and R&D – Paper, Solenis

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JK Papers to Invest INR 1500 Crore to Expand Capacity in Songadh Plant The expansion will also provide opportunity of raw material supply to local farmers. Approximately 10,000 tribal farmers will benefit from it.

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K Papers Ltd. will set up a new manufacturing plant in Gujarat at an investment of Rs 1500 crore.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Gujarat government to set up the new plant that will have an annual capacity of three lakh tons annually at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore. The MoU is about extension and modernization of the existing paper plant in Songadh of Tapi district.

According to a note released by the state government, the agreement would facilitate the expansion of JK Papers' Songadh unit in Tapi district. The Songadh unit will witness an increase in pulp processing capacity from 60000 TPA to 160000 TPA and packaging board from 100800 TPA to 300800 TPA. The plant will focus on producing multi-layer coated board paper and will produce some paper for the first time in India, it said, adding that the full expansion of the plant is expected to be completed by December next year.

Commenting on the setting up of the plant in Gujarat, JK Paper Vice Chairman and MD Harsh Pati Singhania said the state's consistent policy regime and stable government while

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between JK Paper and government of Gujarat in the presence of chief minister Vijay Rupani.

attracting new investors, has also encouraged existing investors to expand their operations in the state.

The expansion will provide employment to approximately 1000 more members of the local community, JK Paper said, adding that it would also help benefit close to 10000 new farmers in the region. Also, the company told the state government that the effluent water of the plant will be treated and supplied to farmers for agriculture use. n

Renowned Industrialist BK Birla Passes Away BK Birla was the chairman of Century Textiles and Industries and had been active in business since the age of 15.

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ndian industry stalwart and Birla group patriarch BK Birla passed away on July 3, 2019 in Mumbai after age-related ailments.

He was Chairman of the BK Birla Group of Companies, the Krishnarpan Charity Trust and a host of educational institutions, one of which is the BK Birla Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Basant Kumar Birla had also set up the Birla Public School in Qatar and the BK Birla College of Arts, Commerce and Science in Kalyan. He focused majorly on the industries such as cotton, viscose, polyester and nylon yarns, refractory, paper, shipping, tyre cord, transparent paper, spun pipe, cement, tea, coffee, cardamom, chemicals, plywood and MDF Board.

The B K Birla group comprised Century Textiles, Century Enka and Jayshree Tea and Industries besides Kesoram Industries. n

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Mr. Basant Kumar Birla

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ITC Bhadrachalam Mill to Get Valmet’s Board Machine Rebuild Earlier, Valmet has also delivered a new recovery boiler and ash leaching plant to ITC's Bhadrachalam pulp mill in India.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2019.

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almet will supply a board machine rebuild for ITC Limited at its Bhadrachalam Mill in India. The rebuild of board machine PM 7, currently producing folding boxboard, is designed to increase production capacity substantially and offer new quality features. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the second half of 2020.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The value of a rebuild of this type and scope is typically around EUR 10-15 million.

"Our goal with this rebuild is to upgrade the machine with latest technology, enhance the machine performance and ensure our competitiveness in the market," says Mr. Sanjay Singh, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC PSPD & Member, CMC, ITC Limited.

"ITC's coated board machine PM1A delivered by Valmet started up successfully in June 2018. Customer's satisfaction with Valmet's high performing technology and project execution helped us secure this rebuild order. The challenging objectives of the rebuild were addressed with the right combination of

technology and process support via on-demand expert support of Valmet Performance Center," says Varun Jain, Director, India region, Valmet.

Valmet's delivery will include a new OptiFlo Foudrinier headbox, OptiCalender Compact hard nip calender with compact design, OptiCoat Roll coating station with OptiDry Coat air dryers, OptiReel Primary reel with primary reeling devices, improvements in the forming, press and drying sections. The hard nip calender equipped with Valmet IQ Induction profiler improves caliper control giving a better base for coating to achieve high quality.

The delivery will also include a Valmet DNA machine control system and Valmet Performance Center (VPC) services with ondemand expert support. The on-demand expert support can be used for solving any process or automation related issue during the agreement period.

The 3600mm wide (wire) board machine will produce superior folding boxboard, and after the rebuild also solid bleached board (SBS) grades with the basis weight range of 200-450 g/m2. The design speed of the new parts will be 600 m/min. n

Trident Installs ABB's KPM KRT Retention Measurement System in Dhaula Mill Trident Limited has chosen ABB's KPM KRT Retention Measurement system to reduce variability in paper quality at their Dhaula mill in Punjab.

June 17, 2019

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rident Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of wheat straw-based paper, needed a retention measurement solution to help reduce sheet breaks on their paper machine producing high quality copier and printing paper. Retention control is important for papermaking operations due to the large influence it has on the variability reduction of paper quality and its ability to help stabilize the wet end.

Trident has chosen ABB's KPM KRT Retention Measurement system to help measure the total consistency of the white water as well as to provide retention monitoring and control on their paper machine. Typically, customers achieve a 5 percent reduction in roll rejects within six months of installation.

Included in the installation is a deaeration device, a sample pump and automatic flushing to keep the sensor clean. The display unit and sensor do not need any additional protective

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N•E•W•S housing to withstand difficult conditions at the paper machine's wet end. The self-cleaning design coupled with its ability to withstand tough environments will enable minimum maintenance and reduced lifecycle costs.

“ABB is proud to be a longstanding partner of Trident Limited, supplying their quality control system, distributed control system and several laboratory instruments,” said Per Sandstrom, head of lab and process testing measurements for ABB pulp and paper. “We welcome this opportunity for continued collaboration to help Trident achieve its quality goals.”

Trident Limited is the flagship company of Trident Group, a $1 billion USD Indian business conglomerate and global player.

Trident Limited is one of the preferred suppliers of high quality paper for multi-color high speed printing and publishing and branded copier paper. Trident focuses on being eco-friendly and is the first mill in the world to use ECF bleaching and oxygen delignification on wheat straw. n

ABB offers two options for paper and board machine retention monitoring and control: the KPM KRA sensor measures total consistency and ash consistency, while the KPM KRT sensor is for total consistency only.

Parason Acquires Calpher Máquinas to Expand its Footprint in Brazil The acquisition of Calpher's business will enlarge Parason's footprint in Brazil and Americas allowing the company to access to an improved level of service, enlarged portfolio and the most complete range of the pulp and paper machinery in the market and opening greater opportunities to improve competitiveness in the market.

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arason Machinery (India) Private Limited and Calpher Máquinas e Equipamentos have successfully completed the transaction involving strategic acquisition of Calpher Brazil

by Parason. Moving forward, the company in Brazil will continue to operate as Calpher Parason Americas.

Parason is a leader in the pulp and paper machinery having sales and support operations in several countries across the globe. It first started the operations in India in the year 1977 at Aurangabad, India. Its worldwide growth over the past years has been exponential, stemming from an increasingly supportive customer base across the globe and a favorable economic platform.

The growth and development of professional staff has evolved in a similar manner. We have attracted high-quality, committed professionals and invested in their training, development and growth. As a result of those efforts, Parason has quickly become one of the largest players in the pulp and paper industry. This has been in no small way also directly related to the success its customers have had in their business, which Parason is proud to support.

Calpher-Parason will service customers in Brazil, USA, Canada,

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Parason Machinery acquires Brazilian giant Calpher Máquinas e Equipamentos.

Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Central America.

According to the deal Calpher-Parason will continue to work with the same staff as of today and all of Calpher's employees are being retained in their current roles. We will gradually add more resources. Same services will continue to be offered by the combined company, and further improvements will be implemented. There will be further addition of product ranges including Screen Baskets and Stock Preparation equipment. n

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Abu Dhabi's Star Paper Mill Starts New Tissue Production Line Star Paper Mill brings in a state-of-the-art production line to produce prime grade tissue paper with minimum wastage. a DCT Crescent Former Tissue machine with the latest flexi-nip shoe press technology, enabling the company to achieve higher bulk and softness. The machine deckle is 3.6 m having two rewinders with a capability of rewinding up to 4 ply. The annual production capacity would be about 40,000 tonnes of world class prime quality virgin tissue paper.

Star Paper Mill is striving to follow the best environmental practices and to source the pulp from responsibly managed forests including FSC certified. It will offer products that are manufactured to the highest standard of quality, together with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of our valued customers locally and internationally.

This is the sixth machine that Recard installs in the Arabian Peninsula.

July 15, 2019

SPM will produce a wide spectrum of hygienic tissue paper Jumbo Reels in various grades ranging from the most delicate 12.5 GSM to 38 GSM towels viz. Facial, Toilet, Napkin, Kitchen Towel, Maxi, Centerfeed, Auto-cut, Industrial Rolls and Hand Towel.

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bu Dhabi-based Star Paper Mill has successfully commissioned and started the new Tissue Paper Machine PM1 in ICAD 2, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The first reel of tissue jumbo rolls was produced on July 14, 2019.

Star Paper Mill, a new and modern tissue paper manufacturing mill spread over 27,000 sqm, is located in the growing Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), UAE The new tissue production line was purchased from the worldrenowned machinery manufacturer M/S RECARD Spa, Italy. It is

Team from Start Paper Mill and Recard.

Recard's scope of supply includes two stock preparation lines (long and short virgin fiber), two rewinders with variable-crown calendar to enhance paper softness, and a Crescent Former with a latestgeneration shoe press.

The specialization will be in value-added products such as low GSM facial tissue, ultra-soft and smooth tissue, lotionised tissue with a satin finish, bonded napkins, multicolor printable white napkin tissue and very high wet strength towels. The company will also be producing pastel shades tissues. n

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JMC Paper Tech Signs Tripartite Agreement with Papcel and SLMC The trio will explore and provide the highest quality of products to the paper mills and make use of the existing network ensuring sustainable development.

From left: Mr. Pang Rongdun-President (SLMC), Mr. Venkatraman Gokulakrishnan-Country Head (Papcel India) and Mr. Rajni Patel-CMD (JMC PaperTech Pvt. Ltd.)

July 17, 2019

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MC Paper Tech has signed an agreement of tripartite cooperation with SLMC from China and the Czech Papcel India branch. The primary objective behind this successfully signed agreement is to jointly explore and provide the highest quality of products to the paper mills in India as well as neighboring countries. Further, the consensus will also lead to better use of existing resources and networks, ensuring longterm growth as well as sustainable development.

The agreement will herald in a new era for the paper industry in upcoming as well as existing markets owing to the unique propositions that complement each other, by each of the organizations involved and will create a significant impact under the background of the “One Belt and One Road” national strategy.

JMC Paper Tech Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading suppliers of highly advanced and cutting-edge paper machinery in India. With its

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state-of-the-art processing equipment and technically experienced team, the organization has positively influenced the paper machinery market of India.

Papcel has a unique focus on project management and manufacturing of high-quality machinery and are actively involved in the import and export business, with successfully executed projects all over the world. Both SLMC and Papcel have jointly undertaken projects in many countries, with a special focus on the indian market, making JMC an important partner for the association.

SLMC is the design and manufacturing enterprise of coating machine, calender and sizing equipment, which represents the highest technical level in China. There are more than 20 customers in India, and it enjoys a good reputation in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and other regions and countries. n

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IPMA Appeals MOF to Put Paper on Negative List In its pre-budget representation, the association has urged the Ministry of Finance to review the current FTAs (Free Trade Agreements) for import of paper and paperboard that has led to large quantities of paper being imported in the country at significantly lower costs to the disadvantage of domestic paper mills.

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ndian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to bring the commodity under the negative list as it would help do away with preferential tariffs treatment to imports and give a levelplaying field to domestic mills.

As reported in Financial Express, A.S. Mehta, President, IPMA stated that the Indian paper mills have recently invested huge amounts to upgrade to clean technologies, product quality and farm forestry. More investments are in the pipeline. All this will be unproductive if imports are allowed at nil rates.

Both under India-ASEAN FTA and India-Korea CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), basic customs duty on paper and paperboard has been gradually reduced, and currently stands at 0%.

Secondly, the basic customs duty on import of paper and paperboard should be hiked from the current level of 10%.

Import of paper and paperboard should be allowed only on the basis of Actual User License so that only genuine users import the paper.

Thirdly, IPMA has urged a uniform rate of GST on different grades of paper, specifically seeking reduction of GST on tissue/toilet paper and poly-coated paper from 18% to 12%.

Although India has sufficient paper production capacities, imports of paper and paperboard into India are leapfrogging in

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recent years. Indonesia and China are leading the paper importers to India, enjoying substantial export incentives. The US and EU used to be their traditional markets, but when they raised their tariff barriers, Indonesia and China have turned to vent their excess inventory in India, said Mehta.

In the last eight years, paper imports have surged at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.54% in volume terms (from 0.54 million tonne in 2010-11 to 1.48 million tonne in 2018-19), and 13.10% in value terms (from INR 3411 crore in 2010-11 to INR 9134 crore in 2018-19). In the same period, imports from ASEAN and Korea increased at a CAGR of 33.51% and 42.46%, respectively, in volume terms. n

Archroma to Acquire BASF India's OBA Business for Paper and Powder Detergent Applications The transaction, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019, includes stilbene-based OBA product portfolio and the Ankleshwar manufacturing unit.

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The acquisition amount includes INR 13.84 crore, which will be kept in an escrow account for 12 months from the date of the deal. It will be released on attainment of certain conditions as mutually agreed between the parties, the company said in a statement.

BASF India, a subsidiary of global chemicals major BASF, has entered into an agreement to divest its stilbene-based Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) business for paper and powder detergent applications to Archroma India for about INR 33.50 crore.

Archroma is a member of the SK Capital Partners group. In July 2015 the company acquired the global textile chemicals business of BASF, and, between 2014 and 2018, M. Dohmen, an international group specializing in the production of textile dyes and chemicals for the automotive, carpet and apparel sectors.

July 9, 2019 rchroma India Private Limited and BASF India Limited (BIL) have signed an agreement for the acquisition by Archroma of BASF's stilbene-based OBA (optical brightening agents) business for paper and powder detergent applications.

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N•E•W•S “We are extremely pleased with this opportunity to further consolidate our position as a global leader in the chemical industry by expanding both our supply capacity and application markets,” said Marcos Furrer, president of packaging and paper specialties, Archroma. “This acquisition will not only allow Archroma to strengthen our OBA supply to customers in the packaging and paper industry, in particular in India and Asia, it will also help us develop our portfolio offering to customers in the detergents market with high performance powder OBAs,” he added.

Narayan Krishnamohan, MD, BIL and Head, South Asia (Left) and Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma group.

“In line with BASF's strategy of actively managing its portfolio, this transaction allows us to better fulfill our business potential,” said Narayan Krishnamohan, Managing Director, BASF India Limited and Head, South Asia. “Archroma is a global leader in color and specialty chemicals. Ensuring a smooth transition of our customers, suppliers and employees to Archroma will be a priority.” n

Cascades Wins Bid to Acquire Orchids Paper Products Assets for USD 207 Million The acquired assets are expected to generate annual EBITDA of approximately USD 45 million beginning in 2021.

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ascades has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Orchids Paper Products Company, following the approval there of by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (subject to completion of definitive documentation).

Cascades will pay cash consideration of USD 207 million, financed by the Company's credit facilities. The assets to be acquired include the Barnwell, South Carolina and Pryor, Oklahoma operations, as well as certain assets, the supply and other commercial arrangements with Fabrica de Papel San Francisco , S.A. de C.V., based in Mexicali, Mexico, and certain of its affiliates. The transaction will close in August or September 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The acquired assets are expected to generate annual EBITDA of approximately USD 45 million beginning in 2021, implying an acquisition multiple of approximately 5x, driven by the maximization of capacity utilization of the acquired facilities, Company asset rationalization, and important reductions of corporate, sub-contracting and logistics costs.

The acquisition accelerates the modernization of Cascades' U.S. tissue platform while strengthening the geographic and operational positioning of the Company's retail tissue segment in the Southern and Western United States. The acquired plants, equipped with 100 paper machines, are better aligned with Cascades' long-term model for its converting equipment,

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The acquisition also accelerates the modernization of Cascades' U.S. tissue platform.

which will reduce the rejection rates during conversion operations and improve overall efficiency and productivity.

Cascades Tissue Group President and COO Jean-David Tardif said, “This acquisition combined with the ongoing execution of our modernization plan are enhancing our ability to serve our customers, increasing the quality of the products we manufacture, and improving the profitability of the Tissue Group. The Barnwell and Pryor sites have well-invested modern equipment and an experienced and seasoned workforce. Today's acquisition is another important step we are taking that will increase our competitive positioning and support the growth of our customers by providing them with quality, value-added service and products.” n

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10 Percent Custom Duty Imposed on Newsprint The Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association has welcomed the decision. They claimed that duty-free cheap imports were making domestic mills unsustainable.

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nion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in her maiden budget speech has imposed 10 percent import duty on newsprint and 5 percent import duty on printed books. There was no import duty levied on newsprint until now.

During addressing the Parliament with Union Budget for 201920, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned that to encourage the domestic publishing and printing industry, 5 percent custom duty is being imposed on imported books.

Imported newsprint, uncoated paper used for printing of newspapers and lightweight coated paper used for magazines will now attract 10 percent custom duty.

The duty would be levied on both the uncoated paper used for printing of newspapers and lightweight coated paper used for magazines. The 10 percent basic customs duty (BCD) has come into effect from Sunday, according to a notification the revenue department of the finance ministry issued soon after the budget announcement. n

The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the industry as most of India's newsprint requirements are met through imports.

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Smurfit Kappa Opens New Recycling Plant in Italy Smurfit Kappa has commissioned a new recycling plant in the Tuscany, strengthening its recovered paper service in the region.

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uropean paper packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has expanded its recycling network with the opening of a new plant in the Tuscan region of Italy.

Smurfit Kappa Marlia will process approximately 15,000 tonnes of recovered paper annually and this is expected to increase to 25,000 tonnes next year. The new plant is strategically located in the district where 60% of Italian containerboard and 90% of tissue paper is produced.

The Marlia depot works closely with the local council, supermarkets and businesses to collect used paper and board which is transported to the Smurfit Kappa Ania Paper Mill in Lucca w h e re i t i s u s e d a s raw m ate r i a l to p ro d u ce n e w containerboard.

Speaking about the new facility, General Manager, Luca Mannori, said: “We are delighted to have this new plant up and running, which is further evidence of our ongoing commitment to sustainable development and an important addition to the region. Paper-based packaging is 100% recyclable. All corrugated, solid board and folding carton can be put through a process to make it into another box in less than 14 days, demonstrating a truly closed loop approach.”

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Henri Vermeulen, Vice President of Smur fit K appa Recovered Paper added: “Paper recovery is a key part of the circular economy. As part of our Better Planet Packaging initiative we are using our long-term experience in recycling to develop even more sustainable packaging concepts. The new Marlia plant will play a significant part in ensuring the permanent availability of enough good quality recovered paper to guarantee the demands of all our customers in the chain.” n

Vietnam's First Carton Packaging Material Factory Inaugurated The EUR 120 million state-of-the-art facility will serve both the domestic and export market.

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etra Pak has inaugurated the country's first-ever aseptic carton packaging material factory in Binh Duong, adding Vietnam to its global supply chain map. As Tetra Pak's eighth factory in the Asia Pacific region, this EUR 120 million regional manufacturing facility is set to produce aseptic cartons for domestic and export markets in ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Binh Duong province, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam Mr. Pereric Högberg as well as senior leaders from renowned food and beverage companies in Vietnam.

“This greenfield investment is a strong testimony of our longterm commitment to Vietnam, contributing to the nation's economic development, generating employment opportunities and boosting the local industry,” said Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak. “This factory is not just a monetary investment for us. It reflects our pledge to be closer

Vietnam's first carton packaging material factory in Binh Duong

to our customers, to serve them faster and better, with greater flexibility and efficiency, and shorter lead times.”

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N•E•W•S The liquid food market in Vietnam has been growing at a healthy 6% CAGR for the last 3 years, and is projected to grow at a similar pace during the next 3 years, as compared to 4% growth per annum in the Asia Pacific region and 3% globally.

Built for the future, the Binh Duong factory has an expandable capacity of 20 billion packs per annum, currently producing the popular Tetra Brik Aseptic and Tetra Fino Aseptic packages, with the possibility of producing more packaging formats in future.

Leveraging more than 65 years of Tetra Pak's global manufacturing experience, the new factory has applied world class manufacturing standards from the design of the factory, to its operations today. It integrates the latest technologies and best-in-class production standards focusing on food safety, quality and sustainability.

The new Tetra Pak factory is one of the first factories in Vietnam to apply the latest, most-demanding environmental standards in pursuit of the globally-recognized LEED Version 4 Gold certification.

With vari ous measures in place, for instance an energy monitoring system and water recycling facilities, the new factory could reduce its energy usage for facilities by up to 36 per cent and reuse over 21 million liters of water a year. In addition, the production and warehouse facilities are climate-controlled to ensure highest quality of carton packages.

The factory also implements all key certifications for quality, environment and safety including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 as well as other world-class standards.

Reflecting on the inauguration, Jeffrey Fielkow, Managing Director for Tetra Pak Vietnam said: “This is a proud moment for us, which coincides with yet another historical milestone, as we celebrate the completion of 25 years of Tetra Pak's presence in Vietnam. With the new factory, we feel even more strongly connected to Vietnam and our customers, and even more confident of shaping the future of the industry, together.” n

Stora Enso Evaluates Expansion in Wood Products The company has recently completed pre-feasibility study and expects that the investment would be cost-competitive and would have synergies with the existing mill in Gruvön.

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tora Enso has initiated feasibility studies for a possible cross laminated timber (CLT) unit in connection with its Ždírec mill in the Czech Republic and a new construction beam unit to be located at the Ybbs mill in Austria. Stora Enso also plans to consolidate production to increase focus on efficiency and to streamline the asset base.

Stora Enso continues its transformation into a leading provider of innovative wood-based solutions. The transformation in Wood Products includes both selected growth in added-value businesses and consolidation of production to increase focus on efficient integrated production.

The proposed expansion in Ždírec would add a total annual capacity of approximately 120 000 m3of CLT. It would be Stora Enso's fourth CLT unit, following the inauguration of the Gruvön CLT unit in Sweden earlier this year. The study is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

In Ybbs, the planned expansion would add a total annual capacity of 60 000 m3of construction beams. The new beam product would be offered to Building Solutions' customers and sold as a solution together with CLT and LVL. The feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2020.

If the investments are approved following the feasibility studies, the capital expenditure is estimated to be approximately EUR 90 million. The transformation in Wood Products also includes the earlier announced plans to close the Kitee sawmill with a possible consolidation of spruce production to

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Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

Varkaus, as well as the divestment of assets related to Thermowood production at Uimaharju sawmill in Finland.

Stora Enso will consolidate the Thermowood production to Launkalne mill in Latvia.

"We see extensive potential for our engineered wooden materials in the market, and an opportunity for further growth in the multi-storey building segment. Our products substitute fossil-based materials and demand for our premium, renewable products, our proven massive wood components as well as our building concepts are constantly increasing.

Consolidation would enhance cost efficiency, optimised raw material usage, efficient automatised production, synergies between mills and a strong market driven portfolio of products and services," says Jari Suominen, Executive Vice President of Stora Enso's Wood Products division. n

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Lenzing Group to Invest EUR 100 Million to Combat Carbon Footprint As part of its climate strategy, the Austrian fiber producer has set itself the ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions drastically over the coming years.

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he Lenzing Group, the Australia-based fiber producer will invest EUR 100 million in energy efficiency measures and increase the share of renewable energy and new technologies to reduce carbon emissions both inside its operational boundaries (scope 1+2) and in its supply chain.

Owing to its ambitious CO2 emission reduction strategy, the Lenzing Group will further contribute towards helping customers to transition their business to a lower CO2 base.

Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group said, “Climate change is the most important issue mankind is facing. With this commitment we are fully in line with the Paris climate agreement and will further help the world to reduce the speed of global warming. Our ambitious decarbonization targets make us a front runner, not only in the world of fiber producers but also among major industrial companies. Despite the substantial investment that is necessary, we are convinced that this is not only a very responsible step but that it will also be a value-generating move.”

A first milestone is set for 2030, when Lenzing plans to reduce carbon emissions per ton of product by almost 50 percent (scope 1+2 and 3) compared to a 2017 baseline. The total carbon reduction of all the planned initiatives will yield 1.3 million tons Mt). n

441 Companies Stand Up for Print and Paper Two Sides, a global non-profit promoting the sustainability of print and paper, continues to address misleading environmental claims made by some of the world's largest corporations.

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nvironmental claims such as “go green – go paperless” and “save trees” are regularly used by banks, telecoms, utilities, insurance companies and many other service providers, as they encourage their customers to switch from paper to lower cost electronic bills and statements. However, a Two Sides global anti-greenwash campaign operating since 2010 has found that the majority of these claims are unsubstantiated and misleading.

To date, Two Sides has successfully engaged with 441 companies worldwide to remove or change such claims about print and paper. Sectors showing the highest occurrence of greenwashing include telecom providers, banks and financial institutions, utility providers and governmental organizations.

In North America, 120 companies, including many of the Fortune 500, have changed or removed their environmental claims following discussions with Two Sides. “Environmental claims in the U.S. and Canada must meet the guidelines and rules of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Competition Bureau of Canada which include having credible and specific science -based facts to support claims.

Unfortunately, we have found that these requirements are rarely met and corporations use 'go green' claims purely for marketing and enticing more customers to digital options.

Companies are also ignoring the growing environmental footprint of their electronic infra-structure, including the use of

Two Sides has successfully engaged with around 441 companies worldwide to remove or change such claims about print and paper.

non-renewable resources, energy and the large amounts of ewaste generated,” says Phil Riebel, President, Two Sides, North America.

Martyn Eustace, Chairman of Two Sides, Europe/UK, said: “We are really pleased that our ongoing effort is having such a significant effect on some of the world's largest and most influential companies and organizations. However, our latest research shows that misleading environmental messages are having an impact on consumer perceptions of print and paper – particularly regarding the impact on forests. This is why it is so vital for Two Sides to continue working with organizations to remove greenwashing claims and educate them about the unique sustainable aspects of print and paper. Paper comes from a renewable resource and is one of the most recycled

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N•E•W•S materials in the world. When responsibly produced and used, it can be a sustainable way to communicate.”

Recent research commissioned by Two Sides has shown that consumers feel strongly about their choice to receive paper bills and statements from service providers. In fact, efforts by major corporations to force their customers to go digital, often citing environmental benefits, are not welcome by many consumers.

An international survey of 2,094 consumers in the U.S. and 1,044 consumers in Canada commissioned by Two Sides in February 2019 found: Ÿ

86% of U.S. respondents and 82% of Canadian respondents believe they have the right to choose how they receive their

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61% of U.S. respondents and 58% of Canadian respondents think claims about the switch to digital being 'better for the environment' are made primarily because the sender wants to save money.

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Research Project to Increase Man Made Cellulose Fibre Production The GRETE project will tackle the bottlenecks of creating wood-to-textile value chains by developing innovative technologies for wood pulp modification, cellulose dissolution and fibre-quality generation.

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project coordinated by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is receiving funding to improve wood-to-textile value chains to enable increased production of man-made cellulose fibres.

GRETE, the Green Chemicals and Technologies for the Woodto-textile Value Chain project, has been granted EUR 2.6 million by the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU), which is partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium.

Currently, the raw material base for the production of manmade cellulose fibres is limited, as only dissolving-grade wood pulps are commonly used. The project will tackle this by widening the sustainable raw material basis for man-made cellulose fibres.

"More sustainable textile fibres are in high demand," says Niklas von Weymarn, CEO of Metsä Spring, in a release. "A route of great potential, in this respect, is wood-based textile fibres."

More sustainable textile fibres are in high demand. A route of great potential, in this respect, is wood-based textile fibres.

understanding on the pulp-regenerated cellulose-textile value chain and technologies and also understand the key requirements and specs for pulp on future markets. Celbi also aims to gain a clear view on the viability of ionic liquids use for cellulosic textile fibres."

The solvent systems used for the production of commercial man-made cellulose viscose and lyocell fibres are based on toxic and explosive chemicals, but the GRETE technologies will increase safety, sustainability and feasibility of man-made cellulose fibre manufacturing. Currently, there are several steps in the textile production value chain – e.g. finishing treatments and dyeing of textiles – which cause extensive freshwater pollution. Fibres with novel functional properties open up the possibility for targeted and water-scarce finishing treatments.

The issues to be solved in the project play a significant role in developing sustainable and green technologies for the European industry. The industrial partners are strongly committed to the project and a separate stakeholder group will provide assistance to strategic decision-making. The consortium is led by VTT, and is built around many of the most distinguished research centres and universities acting in this field.

Gabriel Sousa, executive director for Innovation and Technological Development at Altri SA, is heading up his company's involvement in the project. "By participating in the GRETE project, Celbi SA – a subsidiary of Altri SA – will gain

The project is coordinated by VTT, alongside partners University of Helsinki, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Universidade de Aveiro, Metsä Fibre Oyj, Celbi SA, Material Connexion Italia SRL and Vertech Group. n

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Nestlé Launches YES! Snack Bars in Recyclable Paper Wrapper The paper wrapper is a further step in Nestlé's commitment to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.

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estlé has announced the launch of its YES! snack bars in a new recyclable paper wrapper. In a breakthrough innovation, for the first time a confectionery bar has been packaged in paper using a high-speed flow wrap technology.

This launch has unlocked the potential for recyclable paper packaging to be widely used in the confectionery industry. Up until now, high-speed production of shelf-stable snacks was only achieved using plastic films and laminates. Now paper can be used at large scale while guaranteeing product quality and freshness over the entire shelf life.

The wrapper is widely recycled in the countries where it will be available. The paper is from sustainable sources, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.

wrapped in paper, making the packaging easy to recycle and avoiding plastic waste."

Patrice Bula, Head of Strategic Business Units, Marketing and Sales at Nestlé, said: "Consumers are looking for more natural and sustainable options when they choose a snack, both in terms of ingredients and packaging. Our YES! bars are made with wholesome ingredients that celebrate and care for Nature's diversity. We are now relaunching them carefully

With the new paper wrapper and a wider range of flavours, YES! is now being launched in more countries. It will now be available in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. More countries in Europe and beyond will follow soon. n

The paper has a water-based coating and is made from sustainable sources.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches ParaFreeTM Wax Alternative Papers ParaFree™ Papers are available with bleached or Ahlstrom-Munksjö's trulyNatural® fiber and are paraffin-free.

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hlstrom-Munksjö has launched ParaFree™ Wax Alternative Papers, a new generation of eco-friendly food packaging papers, arming the quick service restaurant industry with a new fiber-based solution to meet the demanding sustainability needs of the food market.

As a global supplier of specialty paper products, AhlstromMunksjö dedicates vast resources to continuously pursue sustainability initiatives. The launch of ParaFree™ Papers demonstrates Ahlstrom-Munksjö's high level of commitment to creating eco-friendly products. ParaFree™ papers are paraffin wax free, reducing the dependency on petroleumbased ingredients. With the reduction of the wax, the basis weight of the end-use product is reduced, decreasing overall material use and having a positive environmental impact on the supply chain footprint.

The ParaFree™ Wax Alternative Papers offer excellent water repellency and resistance to many oils and condiments. In addition to being printable on both sides, its higher brightness

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The paper is primarily used in the food packaging and fast food industries, and is built with recyclability and compostability in mind.

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BillerudKorsnäs Creates Paper Battery Using Paper Machine The project is a step closer to the commercialization of both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.

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illerudKorsnäs, developer of packaging materials, has completed the world's first production of a paper battery on a paper machine.

In collaboration with researchers at Uppsala University, basic research has been developed to be able to use ordinary paper fibers for the manufacturing of batteries. The project aims to commercialize both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.

The first production was completed this spring on the dedicated pilot machine FEX at RISE, the Research Institutes of Sweden.

"This is a big step for us, seeing a concept born in test tubes now running on a big paper machine," says Maria Strømme, professor of nanotechnology at the Depar tment of Engineering Sciences, Nanotechnology and Functional Materials at Uppsala University.

The battery material is now ready for commercial testing.

BillerudKorsnäs continues to work on identifying possible partners in energy storage and other electrochemical applications. The next step is further product development in-house and with partners, for production on an industrial scale.

"Confirming runnability on a paper machine is an important milestone for production of the forest-based paper battery

Energy storage in paper instead of metal enables production of biobased batteries that can be included in circular systems.

electrode," says Lars Sandberg, innovation leader at BillerudKorsnäs. "The pilot production confirms that we can produce the material really effectively and in big scale."

There are several potential applications of the paper battery.

One is within Internet of Packaging – that is, digitization of packaging. Intelligent and active packaging can provide sustainable solutions that create and protect products.

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Mitsubishi Launches Metallised Inkjet Paper for Extraordinary Labels It is suitable for water-based inkjet printing (dye and pigment inks), compatible with latex inks and gives 'optimum performance' in the self-adhesive production process including labeling.

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itsubishi HiTec Paper has launched a metallic-silver-gloss inkjet paper, developed for waterbased inkjet printing, suitable for self-adhesive label applications including packaging.

With the launch of brand-new Jetscript METAL VPG 1018, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is bringing something absolutely unique to the market: a metallic-silver-gloss inkjet paper, developed for water-based inkjet printing and particularly suitable for self-adhesive label applications.

The Jetscript METAL VPG 1018 paper is a pure fibre-based paper product with a metallic mirror finish and a transparent, microporous inkjet coating for excellent printing performance. The paper includes features like high-print density, fast drying, compatible with latex printing and optimum performance in self-adhesive production process.

This makes jetscript METAL VPG 1018 not only the ideal product for eye-catching and high-quality labels in the cosmetics, beverage or food industry produced in digital inkjet printing, but also for exclusive, personalized wrapping paper, high-quality advertising panels and displays. n Jetscript METAL VPG 1018.

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Stora Enso Invests EUR 10 Million to Build Pilot Facility The construction of the pilot facility will begin before the end of 2019 and is estimated to be complete by early 2021.

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tora Enso is investing EUR 10 million to build a pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials based on lignin.

Wood-based carbon can be utilised as a crucial component in batteries typically used in consumer electronics, the automotive industry and large-scale energy storage systems. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Enso's Sunila Mill in Finland.

The investment in making carbon materials for energy storage further strengthens Stora Enso's opportunities to replace fossilbased and mined raw materials as well as to connect sustainable materials to ongoing technology innovations.

Lignin is one of the main building blocks of a tree. Today, the lignin produced at Sunila Mill, Lineo™ by Stora Enso, is used, for example, to replace fossil-based components in phenols for adhesives. With the new investment, Stora Enso will pilot the processing of lignin into a carbon intermediate for electrode materials. This lignin will be converted into so called hard carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with properties similar to graphite. Such batteries are used daily in mobile phones and similar portable devices, power tools, electric vehicles, in industrial applications, in stationary energy storage and grid units, and so on.

"This investment is another step on our transformation journey to explore new ways to replace fossil-based, scarce and highcost materials with renewable alternatives. Using wood-based

Decisions about commercialization will follow after evaluating the results of the pilot-scale production.

lignin for technical carbon material offers an exciting opportunity. With the pilot facility we will continue to build on our longterm work in extracting lignin from biomass to create more value from it. We will target the rapidly growing battery market in which companies are looking for high-quality, attractively priced and sustainable materials," says Markus Mannström, Executive Vice President of Stora Enso's Biomaterials division.

Stora Enso has been producing lignin industrially at its Sunila Mill in Finland since 2015. The mill's annual production capacity is 50 000 tonnes making Stora Enso the largest kraft lignin producer in the world. n

Voith Launches SmartBasket for Stock Preparation June 30, 2019

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oith has launched the SmartBasket, an intelligent screen basket add-on for the stock preparation unit. There are a large number of screen baskets used in the stock preparation unit and are regularly exchanged, re-chromed or stored in the warehouse, and manual documentation of the screen baskets in use and in stock has been standard practice.

SmartBasket presents a solution for asset and lifecycle management of screen baskets, providing paper producers with transparency and availability across all their manufacturing facilities.

The baskets are scanned with a special hand scanner that is connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet and the associated SmartBasket app. This allows all relevant information – like the storage location, run-time and condition of every single basket – to be added to a database. The data can be easily viewed in the user-friendly mobile app or in more detailed form via a cockpit solution, a web-based application with more extensive functions including Excel export.

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The new Voith screen baskets are equipped with an RFID chip.

SmartBasket provides an overview of the entire supply chain and can be tracked at all times. The app provides a the direct connection to the Voith Paper Webshop, so a user only needs to click to buy more screen baskets. n

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NewGen Eucalyptus Plantation Is Farmer and Planet Friendly Farmer incomes are enhanced with agro farming of NewGen eucalyptus across India, making a meaningful contribution to carbon sequestration.

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he eucalyptus plantations in India with modern clonal technology have been shown to have no adverse impact on either the environment or on the water table, according to a

book published by OUTREACH, a social NGO based out of Bengaluru. A book titled “Farmer and Planet Friendly-NewGen Eucalyptus” was launched today by Mr. Jigmet Takpa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) at a CII conference on pulp and paper,

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N•E•W•S surface water (nutrients) and photosynthates in a multicanopied and multi-product paradigm, enhancing overall bioproductivity, while partially drought-proofing it against vagaries of climate changes.

Agro-forestry contributes to 90% of industrial wood requirement of the country, with NewGen eucalyptus plantation share being 70%.

supported by Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA), in New Delhi today. This is one of the most comprehensive researches done on the species in the country.

Eucalyptus has often been criticized for its ecological impacts and allegations have been made without any scientific basis and have not taken into consideration years of extensive research and development that has been carried out on this tree species. It is extremely important to understand and assess the attributes of Eucalyptus before conclusions are drawn.

Till early 1990s, Eucalyptus was being grown based on the primitive seed/seedling methods. With seedlings, Eucalyptus roots have a tendency to go several meters deep inside the soil. However, rigorous and extensive research in root trainer and clonal technology, have enabled improvements in nursery, silvicultural and agro-forestry practices which has resulted in the emergence of NewGen eucalyptus that addresses earlier challenges associated with eucalyptus cultivation. Root trainer technology limits the growth of Eucalyptus root to 2-3metres. Modified package of practices has made eucalyptus cultivation adaptable to both farmers and the ecology.

This book by OUTREACH has documented extensively not only the ecological aspects but also the economics of mass propagation and plantation of NewGen eucalyptus, which are highly productive, disease-resistant and site-specific. These eucalyptus clones have demonstrated superior performance in farm forestry and agro forestry systems that help farmers to grow conventional agricultural crops in conjunction with highly productive tree systems. This is achieved by tapping

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The classical ecologists have questioned growing of eucalyptus with agriculture crops by accusing it to be depleting ground water. However thematic studies highlight that on the contrary, NewGen eucalyptus is more efficient in water usage for producing a kg of woody biomass (more crop per drop). The figures benchmarked for water consumption for biomass production (liter/kg biomass) for clonal eucalyptus (with comparatively shallow root system that is confined within 2 to 3 meters) are revealing {eucalyptus 785; sishum 1483; siris 967, et al}. Agriculture crops {cotton 3200; sunflower 2400; rice 2000} are even more demanding.

Eucalyptus has also been criticized for all elopathic toxicity, i.e. chemical inhibition of one species by another due to germination and growth inhibitors. It has been demonstrated by NewGen eucalyptus plantations that this can be suitably addressed with informed agronomic practices. Farmers across the country have widely adopted NewGen eucalyptus-centric, agro-silvicultural systems and have witnessed significant increase in incomes and prosperity. Considerable volume of experiential and validated data has been gathered over two decades, to counter doubts raised in empirical outpouring of unsubstantiated claims and half-truths, about disastrous consequences of mass propagation and plantation of eucalyptus.

The book covers the recent advancements, debates and discussions, and new horizons such as hybrid development, climate change, forest certification etc. It is an effort to weigh social, ecological and economic implications of planting NewGen Eucalyptus. It is an effort to combine the available knowledge and congregate it at one place to serve as a ready reference to all the stake holders. In addition, with experience of two decades in continuing plantations of NewGen eucalyptus, it is time that we dispel the negative propaganda against eucalyptus, generally based on empirical perceptions, general hearsay and occasional half-truths which are not based on evidence and facts. It is important that it is critiqued against credible and validated information. This book is also an effort to generate awareness among farmers about how such plantations can have a transformational impact on their well-being thereby ensuring a rational decision even in times of uncertainty. n

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Welcome to the new world!

Rohit Verma , a software engineer, has to drive around 25 kms every day to reach office. Commuting between home and office oppresses him. Besides, Delhi's dirty, polluted air is driving him nuts. Fed up with work pressure and city life, he decides to go to the mountains and never return.

If I breathe this polluted air for one more day, my lungs would burst.

I've had enough of honking cars and traffic snarls. We are burning away our resources. Worst of all, they burn crop residues after every harvest season. We just want to take; we don't want to give. Bye, dirty, unhealthy, selfish world. I am going to the mountains.

Rohit camps on one of the lower slopes of a mountain. At night, he is woken up by the loud vibrating sound from a conch shell.

Who are you? Where are you from? And what are you doing here?

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T•E•C•H - T•A•L•K Both sit inside the tent and have tea.

My name is Günter Schmid.

I’m from Frankfurt, Germany. A couple of years ago, I resigned from a company called V4V GmbH & Co. I came here in search of peace of mind.

What ails thee, young man? I see harsh lines on your face.

I am stressed out. Our planet is dying a slow death. They don’t care for the only earth we have.

And that sickens me. The world is losing its precious resources, and we don’t know how to avoid unnecessary waste.

Tell me, how can I turn our planet into a sustainable world?

So, you want to live in a clean, sustainable world, isn’t it?

Two of my friends, who are living repositories of knowledge, should have the answer to your question. I will call them.

Günter Schmid blows the conch shell three times.

Mu ha ha ha!

Why have you called us in the middle of the night?

What do you want to know?

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Mu ha ha ha! It’s very simple. Let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Circularity. I am also known as the circular economy. Isn’t that intriguing?

My friend, Rohit, wants to know how we can turn our planet into a sustainable world.

Yes, it is. What’s so special about you?

The circular economy is an economic system. This system is aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources. In a circular system, resource input and waste, emission and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing and narrowing energy and material loops. This can be achieved through long-lasting design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing and recycling.

This regenerative approach stands in contrast to the traditional linear economy, which has a take-make-dispose model of production.

I see MAKE

E US RECYCLE

Proponents of the circular economy suggest that a sustainable world does not mean a decline in the quality of life for consumers; it can be achieved without loss of revenue or extra costs for manufacturers. The argument is that circular business models can be as profitable as linear models, allowing us to keep enjoying similar products and services. Although the circular economy is still in an early stage, it has huge potential and is crucial for a sustainable world. Are you following me?

Yes, I am.

Two cycles exist in the circular economy: the technical and the biological. Almost all attention goes to the technical cycle, which is characterized by the words share, maintain, reuse, remanufacture and recycle. The object of these actions is to maintain the economic value of products, materials and resources as long as possible; and in doing so, use resources to the maximum and reduce the amount of waste to a minimum.

The main biological cycle, on the other hand, runs through degradation of agricultural side streams, providing the mineral and biological resources for new agricultural production. But in reality, the majority of bio-based products enters the technical cycle and only a small share enters the biological cycle... biodegradation; for example, paper and pulp and bio-based chemicals and plastics.

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Hmm. That’s interesting.

I have something more interesting to tell you.

Who are you?

My name is Bioeconomy. Let me tell you why I am so special. The bioeconomy is a sustainable economic system. It is based on the use of renewable raw materials rather than fossil raw materials and bio-based innovations. Its aim is therefore not only to replace fossil raw materials, but also to develop completely new products and processes. In achieving this aim, it contributes to and creates the conditions for a closed circular economy.

A new model for industry and the economy, the bioeconomy involves the process of using renewable biological resources sustainably to produce food, energy and industrial goods. It also exploits the untapped potential stored in tonnes of biological waste and residual materials.

I see.

That’s really very interesting

The transition from a fossil fuel-based to a bio-based economy is expected to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and achieve more sustainability and contribute to climate and environmental protection. The BadenWürttemberg government is working towards establishing a regional bioeconomy. The bioeconomy involves breaking up plants into their component parts as completely as possible and converting them into valuable materials. It is expected that this challenge will be met in the future by large bio-refineries with many coordinated process steps.

In recent years, the bioeconomy has also become a key focus of political and technological interest both nationally and internationally. In 2010, the German government adopted the "National Research Strategy BioEconomy 2030" and in a press statement released in February 2012, the European Commission stated: "Europe needs to make the transition to a post-petroleum economy. Greater use of renewable resources is no longer just an option, it is a necessity." In its current EU research programs, Horizon 2020, the European Commission places bioeconomy at the heart of its investment programs.

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Günter, are these jesters twins?

They are not twins, but there are a few striking similarities between the two. Both the bioeconomy and circular economy aim to create a more sustainable and resource-efficient world with a low carbon footprint.

Both avoid using additional fossil carbon to contribute to climate targets. The circular economy strengthens the resource efficiency of processes and the use of recycled materials to reduce the use of additional fossil carbon – either embedded in the material or emitted during manufacturing or extraction processes. Bioeconomy substitutes fossil carbon by renewable carbon from biomass from agriculture, forestry and marine environment, including by-products and wastes.

How do they differ from each other?

The bioeconomy and circular economy differ in a variety of aspects. Most of the material flows, such as fossil, biomass, metals and minerals are not part of the circular economy. A big proportion of metals and minerals are not maintained in the economy, but lost in the environment or in landfills. Fossil- or bio-based products often end up in landfills or the environment, so they are also lost to the circular economy. Also, some sectors of bioeconomy can never be fully part of the circular economy.

The impossibility for re-use or recycling is inherent in several applications; for example, energy and fuels are the “dead ends” of carbon utilization, at least under the current conditions of circular economy - with CO2 utilization absent.

OK Also, most detergents, cosmetics, coating and paints cannot be collected and recycled. For some of these applications, biodegradable solutions could be part of organic recycling in the future. Besides, circular economy only focuses on maintaining the value of products, materials and resources in the economy for as long as possible whereas many of the bioeconomy’s elements go beyond this objective.

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So, the show is over, isn’t it?

No. The show has just begun. Let’s see what happens when we combine the two concepts – circular economy and bioeconomy. When we combine these concepts, we arrive at a new concept – the circular bioeconomy. Although the concepts of bioeconomy and circular economy have similar targets and are overlapping to a great extent, neither is fully part of the other nor embedded in the other.

Bioeconomy must not be mistaken for merely a part of the circular economy, which does not include certain crucial aspects of the bioeconomy.

Get the rings and give him an idea of the things that circular bioeconomy includes.

The jesters hold the rings aloft in such a way that the two halves of the rings overlap each other.

Circular Economy

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Circular Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy

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The circular bioeconomy includes products that are bio-based, sharing and using manufacturing and recycling, cascading use, effective utilization of organic waste streams, value chains that are resource-efficient, and organic recycling and nutrient cycling.

What is cascading use?

Cascading use of biomass resources – wood and agricultural products – means an efficient use of these resources from the perspective of natural resource, material and land consumption. The cascading use principle gives priority to higher value uses that allow the reuse and recycling of products and raw materials. It promotes energy use only when other options are not available. It prioritizes material use of biomass before energy use since burning implies the raw material being lost. In addition, it prioritizes energy production combined with co-products such as compost or nutrients over energy productions only. From the perspective of the circular economy, burning and incineration can be regarded as leakage of raw material.

According to Michael Carus, Managing Director, nova-Institute GmbH, biomass flows are part of the circular economy, but the concept of bioeconomy is much more than what the circular economy can cover. He says that “the circular economy is not complete without bioeconomy and vice versa. The huge volumes of organic side and waste streams from agriculture, forestry, fishery, food & feed and organic process waste can only be integrated in the circular economy through bioeconomy processes, while the bioeconomy will hugely profit from increased circularity. The circular bioeconomy, the combination of the two, will result in a much better utilization of bio-based side streams, and eventually in linking different industrial sectors, like the food and chemical industries – not foreseen in the circular economy, but a major opportunity.”

Günter, since I have visited my uncle’s small paper mill in Chennai several times, I know a little bit about how paper is manufactured. Hence the following question: Are Europe’s forest fiber and paper industries heading towards a circular bioeconomy? You should find it easy to answer this question as you are from a European country.

The circular bioeconomy is still in an early stage. Europe’s forest fiber and paper industries are heading towards a circular bioeconomy, mainly because paper is the only leading material that is both renewable and recyclable.

These industries are in the best position to play a crucial role in the development of a European circular bioeconomy; and European Union policies have a crucial role in fostering this development.

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Let me take this opportunity to tell you that the industry’s path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% while creating 50% more added-value was first outlined in 2011 in the European paper industry’s momentous “2050 Roadmap to a low-carbon bioeconomy”. Confederation of European Paper Industries, the European association representing the forest fiber and paper industry, has relentlessly explored ways for the industry to reduce its emissions and add value to its materials, products and processes. Substantial progress has been made over the past five years on research, innovation and investments. The industry has already reduced its total - direct and indirect - greenhouse gas emissions by 44% per tonne of product since 1990.

Welcome to the new world!

THE END

The European paper industry recently launched the revised version of its 2050 Roadmap detailing the pathways and investment needed to cut its carbon emissions by 80% while creating 50% more added-value. The Roadmap projects the need for €44 billion more investment – a 40% increase on current levels – to transform industry in Europe and usher in the low-carbon bioeconomy by 2050. It should be noted that since 2010, the forest fiber and paper industry has invested on average about €3.5 billion per year in tangible capital goods in Europe.

However, a combined effort to decarbonize and make the sector grow will require significant additional investment, much beyond the existing levels.

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