This book features in-depth and thorough coverage of Minimum Impact Mill
Technologies which can meet the environmental challenges of the pulp and
paper industry and also discusses Mills and Fiberlines that encompass
"State-of-the-Art" technology and management practices.
The minimum impact mill does not mean "zero effluent", nor is it
exclusive to one bleaching concept. It is a much bigger concept which
means that significant progress must be made in the following areas:
Water Management, Internal Chemical Management, Energy Management,
Control and Discharge of Non-Process Elements and Removal of Hazardous
Pollutants. At the moment, there is no bleached kraft pulp mill
operating with zero effluent.
With the rise in environmental awareness due to the lobbying by
environmental organizations and with increased government regulation
there is now a trend towards sustainability in the pulp and paper
industry. Sustainable pulp and paper manufacturing requires a holistic
view of the manufacturing process.
During the last decade, there have been revolutionary technical
developments in pulping, bleaching and chemical recovery technology.
These developments have made it possible to further reduce loads in
effluents and airborne emissions. Thus, there has been a strong progress
towards minimum impact mills in the pulp and paper industry. The
minimum-impact mill is a holistic manufacturing concept that encompasses
environmental management systems, compliance with environmental laws and
regulations and manufacturing technologies.
