By designing fully recyclable papers, and treating by-products and used paper as precious raw materials, we aim to make waste a thing of the past.
Peter Balle, Manager Sustainability, UPM Communication Papers
 
 
 

What does circular economy mean for UPM Communication Papers?

As the world grapples with the challenge of limited resources and a rising population which will inevitably consume more, industries are increasingly looking to design products based on circular economy thinking to position themselves for the future. And yet the paper industry is, and always has been, based on these principles.

Unlike the ‘take, make, consume and dispose’ model of traditional linear economies, a circular economy thrives on a ‘Reuse and Recycle’ model. For the pulp and paper industry, this model hits close to home and UPM Communication Papers is a trailblazer in this thinking, aiming to optimize resource efficiency and reduce waste and inefficiency by making the best possible use of materials during production and after use.

 
 

Our approach to a Circular Economy

 
 

SUSTAINABLE PAPER CYCLE

BALANCED USE OF RECYCLED AND VIRGIN FIBRE

 
 

RECYCLED FIBRE

OPTIMISED USE OF RECOVERD FIBRE, FOR HIGH QUALITY

 
 

CLOSING THE LOOP

ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGETS USERS OF RECOVERED PAPER

 
 

ZERO WASTE & RAW MATERIAL EFFICIENCY

NO SOLID WASTE TO LANDFILL BY 2030

 
 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

100% RECYCLED NUTRIENTS GLOBALLY BY 2030

 
 

 

The paper life cycle

We see paper as the blueprint for circular economy. When produced using renewable resources through sustainable practices and recycled after its end use, it is a perfect example of circular economy.

Discover the paper life cycle

 

UPM Pure – Experience the exceptional brightness with a natural touch

 
 

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Circular Economy Platform & Baltics Seas Action Group

As a supporter of the Baltic Sea Action Group, UPM has pledged to use only recycled nutrients at our biological wastewater treatment plants by 2030. 

UPM supports the Baltic Sea Action Group’s operations to prevent eutrophication

BSAG commitment bank


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