ZOOM MEETING : Two Sides : the sustainability of paper bags

"Will that be paper or plastic?"

We'll hear about the sustainabiliity of paper bags as a viable alternative to single-use plastic bags. Everyone recognizes the campaigns to recycle paper and paper products. Phil will share some of the sustainable forestry practices in the pulp & paper industry that reduce the environmental footprint of logging. Phil will introduce the concept of greenwashing and share some examples. Sustainable forestry practices can also be used for carbon capture or to provide offsets in carbon-trading markets.

About Phil Riebel

Phil is President of Two Sides North America, an industry-funded and educational non-profit that promotes the sustainability of print, paper and paper-based packaging.  Two Sides regroups over 600 members globally, including many of the leading organizations in the print, paper and associated sectors.  Phil also operates an independent consulting group specializing in environmental projects for many of North America’s leading corporations.

Phil has over 35 years of International experience acquired in senior management positions in industry and consulting and has participated in numerous environmental projects related to the industry and government, especially forest products, print and paper-based products.  Prior to 2011, he was Vice-President, Corporate Environmental Affairs for UPM-Kymmene where he was responsible for developing the global environmental strategy and coordinating a team of professional staff working in sustainable forestry and sourcing, environmental performance of production units, market environmental support and overall environmental services. 

Phil was born and raised in the Montreal area in Quebec, Canada, and received his Bachelor and Master's of Science degrees from McGill University.  He also owns and manages 200 acres of forestland for economic and recreational benefits.

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