Essity has unveiled the world’s first tissue machine operating wholly on geothermal steam at its production facility in Kawerau, New Zealand.
The compay added that the annual CO2 emissions of the plant have been reduced by two-thirds.
Sid Takla, Managing Director Essity Australasia, said: “We’ve invested NZD$20m to upgrade our paper machine, which is the world’s only tissue machine using 100% geothermal steam drying in replacement of fossil fuels.
“This has enabled us to reduce the carbon footprint by 66% since 2009 at the Kawerau production facility, including a 25% reduction with our new technology upgrade.
“That’s the equivalent of removing 2,200 cars from the road annually,”.
Essity is the only tissue manufacturer in New Zealand, making paper onsite and converting it into finished products.
The Kawerau Mill produces hygiene paper products including Sorbent and Purex toilet tissue, Handee paper towels, and products under Essity’s Tork brand.
