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Sourcing Sustainable Raw Materials
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0 KommentareOriginally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability ReportNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2023 / International Paper's primary raw material is, of course, fiber. And this is where our sustainability strategy begins. We source …
Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability Report
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2023 / International Paper's primary raw material is, of course, fiber. And this is where our sustainability strategy begins. We source both recycled and new, renewable fiber from trees grown in sustainably managed forests.
In addition, wherever possible, we use renewable, sustainable materials - fibers, chemicals, packaging, etc. - across our manufacturing process. And where we don't, we try to use recyclable or recycled materials.
Our commitment to using sustainable raw materials aligns with a core principle of circularity: regenerating natural systems. Simply put, since our products are made from renewable resources, they replace less sustainable, carbon- intensive, non-renewable products.
Learn more about our sustainable forestry practices here and our use of recovered fiber here.
5M
Every year, our operations use 5 million tons of recovered fiber to make new fiber-based products, making International Paper one of the world's largest users of recovered fiber.
Using circular manufacturing processes
Circularity is at the heart of what we do at International Paper. Within our manufacturing process, this is done by designing for sustainability, minimizing waste and maximizing the recovery and reuse of materials.
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By taking action to be more circular, designing in efficiency and improving our environmental impact, we reduce our GHG emissions and contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
48%
In 2022, 48% of our manufacturing waste was diverted for beneficial uses - and kept out of landfills.
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Turning waste into product
In 2022, our Savannah Mill diverted over 44,000 tons of byproducts to beneficially use as a Georgia Department of Agriculture registered liming agent. More than 200 farmers have taken advantage of this program to offset their costs, saving them from having to purchase lime to adjust the pH of their soil. It provides valuable nutrients to help grow crops such as corn, cotton, onion, peanuts, soybeans and wheat. Materials that were previously disposed in the local landfill are now being repurposed as a byproduct.
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