UPM Pulp
 

Pulp is a renewable and biodegradable raw material used in multiple everyday applications. But there is more. The raw materials of the future also come from pulp production.

 

Consumers are increasingly demanding alternatives to fossil plastics, wanting sustainable, renewable and biodegradable solutions – especially in areas like food and beverage packaging. In addition, the continued rise of the global middle class is growing the need for basic everyday products like kitchen roll, toilet paper and personal care products. And while global megatrends such as the growth of digitalisation and web-based commerce may have resulted in reductions in certain types of uses like newsprint and office paper, there has also been a significant increase in demand for products like packaging board - required for online-retail and home food delivery services.

Pulp is part of the solution in all these challenges, and the new innovations in textiles, wound dressings, and products produced from our side stream residues are also revolutionising the way we think of pulp – whether it’s renewable fillers used in vehicle tyres, biodiesel powering transport, or plant-based bottles replacing fossil plastic… a whole range of amazing products are emerging across UPM from the trees that we sustainably grow and harvest.

 

Pulp is everywhere

 
 
  • Napkins, handkerchiefs, towels and toilet rolls
  • Medical papers, baby wipes, diapers and personal hygiene products
  • Filters for coffee and tea, and even in your car
  • Fresh food wrapping, paper bags and paper cups
  • Carton board packaging for solid and liquid products
  • Labels and stickers
  • Newspapers, magazines and books
  • Printouts, receipts, sticky notes and envelopes
  • Fabrics and clothing
  • Binding agents in foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals
 

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Raw materials of the future come from pulp production

In addition to pulp, our mills generate renewable energy, residues and side streams which can be used for creating more renewable products and materials. Some of these products are further utilised as renewable resources for example, in the biofuels, biochemicals and bioplastics industries.

These bio-based and recyclable products, as well as innovations based on these, are an essential part of the 'bioeconomy' - which refers to products and services based on renewable natural materials.

 

Added value through smart and sustainable solutions

 

Innovative utilisation of side streams plays an important role at all our sites

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