Maintaining resilience in uncertain times – How Kurita can support the Pulp and Paper Industry
The European pulp and paper industry has faced significant headwinds during the recent years, driven by a confluence of economic, structural, and regulatory challenges. In 2023, the sector experienced a sharp contraction, with paper and board production declining by approximately 13% – a drop more severe than during the COVID-19 crisis [1]. In 2024 there […]
The importance of a global circular economy
At Kurita Europe, we are happy to welcome to our team this month Gianne Trindade, brand new Sustainability manager, with whom Paulo Gomes, our Global Marketing Director, had an interesting talk around Circular Economy. – Why is this topic so important today? – First, it’s important to understand the meaning of sustainability, because sustainability comes […]
Reducing GHG emissions and the benefits of energy efficiency
Climate change fight The fight against climate change is a hot and complicated topic. It has already been shown that the environmental footprint and gas emissions are directly related to people’s quality of life. It is not the same to live in a mansion as in a flat or to eat beef every day as […]
Cetamine® Film Forming Technology: Water & Energy Savings in Boiler Systems
Steam which is generated by heating water in boiler systems is one of the most important sources in almost all industries and market sectors. A variety of steam generator types, diameters and pressure ranges are operated, depending on the plant specific requirements for steam quantity and pressure. The right treatment concept to protect boilers against […]
Dust Control: a Developer’s perspective
What is dust and why does it need to be controlled? Dust is comprised of solid particles suspended in a gas-like air. We meet this phenomenon daily, driving on an unpaved road on a dry summer day or walking around an industrial or mining area. Dust is characterized by the type of material (e.g. sand, […]
The new energies: Bioethanol
New or renewable energies are energy types whose sources are characterized by the unique ability to be continuously replaced in nature. Predominant examples are Hydro, Solar, Geothermal, wind and biofuels. Those energy sources were relatively unfamiliar to the vast majority. During recent decades, their application has been repeatedly brought forward in the fight against climate change. […]
Drinking water: one of our most precious resources
Drinking Water is one of the world’s most valuable water resources. Therefore, ensuring access to drinking water and sanitation for all is one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which Kurita Group strongly supports. Drinking water availability and quality differ quite a lot around the globe. Ensuring good drinking water quality does not just […]
Solve issues related to water resources using Fracta
A real challenge: Water Losses Managing a leaky water distribution network is a real challenge. Water losses mean not only an increase in the cost of doing business but also a loss of such a critical resource as water. The passage of time leads to the appearance of new leaks and, with it, an increase […]
Wastewater treatment plants – A necessary evil?
Unlocking the Potential of Wastewater Wastewater is everywhere. It is generated from industrial processes, cooling processes, comes from surface runoff, from homes. Each one of us produces wastewater every day by showering, cleaning the dishes, doing laundry, and washing our cars. And what do all these wastewaters have in common? Absolutely nothing! Wastewater generated from […]
Advancing Membrane Treatment Solutions for a Better World
Challenges of Climate change It was not so long ago that regular and sustained water shortages in Europe were very much confined to certain regions in the southern countries. In recent years, however, even areas where water has been traditionally abundant have been confronted with significant challenges. There is no doubt that climatic changes have […]
