SW Arkansas Times

International Paper has always been at the forefront of innovation in the paper industry. Before our company expanded across the globe, we operated out of New York State. Take a look at this patent from 1918 for debarking lumber, submitted by G.S Witham, Jr. The proposal innovates by using water jets to remove bark from a log with minimal waste of pulp fiber. Today, we work with 3rd party certifiers to ensure our wood is sourced sustainably, with the goal of 100% sustainable fiber certification by 2030. To learn more, you can read our latest sustainability report: https://bit.ly/3ySz3VC

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