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The price for Europe’s packing paper boom
"For years, #Portugal was a primary source of cellulose in Europe, producing it from vast plantations of #eucalyptus trees. But due to concerns over the fire risk and ecological impact of eucalyptus plantations, the Portuguese government put a halt to their expansion. This decision prompted several European companies to seek alternative locations for large-scale plantations."
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Mongabay Environmental News · The price for Europe’s packing paper boomThe rapid rise of e-commerce and food delivery services has transformed consumption patterns worldwide. In an effort to reduce plastic waste, the European Union introduced policies such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, aimed at a shift from single-use plastics to single-use paper products. While these initiatives aim to address the environmental crisis, they […]