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Bio fuel allows green electricity
The conversion of our oil fuelled boiler to bio fuel allows production of green electricity. As a result of upgrading our counter pressure turbine, the capacity is also higher.
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Bio fuel boiler allows sustainable production
On June 18, 2009, our rebuilt boiler was inaugurated. The conversion means that the earlier use of fossil oil as fuel is now replaced with bio fuel. This switch ends the emissions of fossil carbon dioxide from the mills steam production. The investment was also one of the largest environmental investments in our region during 2009.
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Reduced emissions to water of suspended matter by 50% since 2003
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Reducing losses of pigment by 75% from paper production since 1999
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Reduced waste handling due to pre-separation at source since 1995
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Recycling the energy in heated sealant water from vacuum pumps
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Reduced energy consumption by frequency controlled fans
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Chain-of-Custody under PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes)
Arctic Paper Grycksbo was certified with Chain-of-Custody under PEFC on Sep. 25, 2008. Arctic Paper Grycksbo has introduced verified systems in order to be certified under both FSC and PEFC. This enables us to trace and document our internal use of pulp and secures that our customers receives certified paper according to the standard they choose. The Chain-of-Custody certificate also enables us to label our products with the PEFC logo.
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Eco-management system under ISO 14001
We have been certified according to the international standard for eco-management, ISO 14001, since 1997.
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Reduced number of approved chemicals with 20%
Since 2004 we have been working to reduce the total amount of chemicals at Arctic Paper Grycksbo. Our main target has been to reduce the ones with the highest impact on environment and working conditions. This work has been approached in various ways. One was in the form of an environmental target during 2005-2006.
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Reduced wastewater volume by 50% since 1995
The amount of water that is available for each and everyone upon this earth has been reduced by 40 % since 1970. In Europe the industry accounts for an average of 54 % of the water consumption, agriculture for 26 % and households for 20 %. In 1995 Arctic Paper Grycksbo consumed 13,3 m3 of water to produce one tonne of paper. In 2007 the volume was down to 7,3 m3.
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Participating in the Swedish Programme for Energy Efficiency (PFE)
On 1 January 2005, the Programme for Improving Energy Efficiency Act (2004:1196) came into force. The programme is intended to increase energy efficiency and create opportunities for tax exemption. Arctic Paper Grycksbo has taken part in the programme from its very start.
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Energy management system under SS-62 77 50
An energy management system makes it easier for us to check our energy use and ensure that our energy consumption is more consciously planned and structured. A more efficient use of energy is also good for the environment, in form of reduced negative impact on the environment.
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Chain-of-Custody under FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) since 2006
Chain-of-Custody is a verified system to show that the wood / pulp used to produce our products comes from well-managed forests.
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Implementation of The Natural Step – sustainability training for all employees
We are the first in the industry to take The Natural Step. We accelerate towards global sustainability by knowledge transfer.
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Eco-management system under EMAS
We are EMAS-registered since 1997 and annually communicate our environmental work through our environmental statement.
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Increased share of renewable raw materials in the product
A number of fossil raw materials has been substituted with organic materials.
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Biological water treatment of total wastewater volume since 1998
It is the same degrading process that takes place in the biological treatment phase that occurs in Lake Grycken. The process has consequently been moved inside the mill. This means that the degrading process can be carefully monitored using sufficient amounts of oxygen.
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