Paper power
Paper is fundamental to a circular economy and has the benefit that it is based on wood fibres which are renewable, recyclable and sustainable. 62% of European pulp and paper mills’ energy consumption comes from renewable sources and 96% of on-site electricity production is through efficient combined heat and power (CHP) units.
The European paper industry has achieved (between 1991 and 2020) substantial reductions in energy and water consumption, as well as emissions to air and water, despite a 45% increase in production.
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