Port Hawkesbury Paper has compiled the mill’s sustainability numbers for 2017. We are proud of the progress we have made in reducing water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste. The mill continues to innovate and find new ways to maximize the efficiency of the resources used by the mill.
http://www.porthawkesburypaper.com/documents/PHP_Sustainablity_Brochure_0425_reduced.pdf
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