NEWS RELEASE
For
immediate release: August 8,
2002
Tolko Paper helps Canadians be Earth-friendly
The Pas, Manitoba - A kraft paper bag produced
with biodegradable paper from Tolko Industries Kraft Papers Division
in The Pas, Manitoba, provides a more earth-friendly option for
waste diversion.
Two bag sizes are designed to handle wet organic food waste while
a third larger bag is designed for yard waste. Several Ontario
communities have mandated the use of 2-ply, wet strength, kraft
paper bags for yard waste pickup. This yard waste is composted—bag
and all—for repurchase by landscapers and the public. This
recycling activity is intended to divert up to 20% from landfill
volumes.
The wet organic food waste bags are designed for industrial and
household kitchen use. The newly developed small bag is currently
undergoing pilot project trials in several neighborhoods with
very positive results. The larger, wet organic food waste bag
was extensively used by the group that hosted the World Youth
Day celebrations held this past week in Toronto. These bags are
constructed from 2-ply wet strength kraft paper, have an inner
ply of cellulose, and are self-standing for easy filling. All
materials are fibre based and biodegradable.
"We are extremely pleased to be part of this new product
application," said Ron Pirie, Canadian Sales Manager for
Tolko Manitoba Kraft Paper Division. "Now households, restaurants,
and institutions have an alternative for their composting needs
that is functional and completely biodegradable."
"Whether people are looking for small or institutional organic
food waste bags to sit at their sink, or large bags to handle
yard waste, they can choose an environmentally friendly solution,"
added Pirie. "And it’s easy to use—they can simply
throw the bag into their curbside bin or stand curbside for pickup."
Kraft paper is produced in The Pas at Tolko’s Kraft Papers
Division. The plant produces several grades of high performance
kraft paper for a variety of commercial and industrial uses. Tolko
is a family-owned Canadian company that manufactures and markets
specialty forest products. For further information on kraft paper
and product suppliers, contact Manitoba Kraft Paper Sales at (204)
940-4424.
For more information:
Ron Pirie
Canadian Sales Manager
Manitoba Kraft Paper Sales
Tolko Industries Ltd.
(204) 940-4424
www.tolko.com/products/kraftpapers
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