Future of Release Liners Examined at AWA’s Global Release Liner Industry Conference

By Corey M. Reardon

A holistic environmental approach

Marja Tuderman, UPM-Kymmene’s vice president of environmental affairs and corporate social responsibility, demonstrated a route to a successful, holistic environmental approach to paper release liners. She identified the current environmental action points: climate change mitigation; the scarcity of fresh water; unacceptability of landfill and opportunities for waste recovery; minimizing chemical usage; and sustainable sourcing. Success, she said, demands that the emphasis be on reducing the total environmental impact of the product or operation—not just one aspect.