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# PaperWorks: Paperboard and Packaging

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## Posts
- [PaperWorks Acquires Color Craft Graphic Arts](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-acquires-color-craft-graphic-arts/): PaperWorks Industries Inc., a major producer of recycled paperboard and folding cartons, has acquired Color Craft Graphic Arts of Wisconsin to expand its packaging capabilities and service reach. The acquisition brings Color Craft’s facility and 120 employees into PaperWorks’ network, strengthening its presence across North America
- [PaperWorks celebrates 150 years of excellence in Kitchener, Ontario](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-celebrates-150-years-of-excellence-in-kitchener-ontario/): Kitchener, Ontario, June 10, 2024 - PaperWorks Industries Inc., formerly Boehmer Box, is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, June 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 120 Trillium Drive. This milestone event will honor the company’s rich history and significant impact on the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
- [PaperWorks acquires The Standard Group](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-acquires-the-standard-group/): FORT WASHINGTON, Pa, June 21, 2023 – PaperWorks Industries Inc. has completed the acquisition of The Standard Group. Founded in 1932, The Standard Group is a converter of custom printed paperboard packaging with a manufacturing location in Louisville, Kentucky.
- [PaperWorks Recognized at National Packaging Design Competition](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-recognized-at-national-packaging-design-competition/): PaperWorks recently took home one Excellence Award for Always Pure Cotton OVERNIGHT Pads at the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) 79th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The packaging designs recognized in PPC’s competition represent some of the best folding cartons and rigid boxes manufactured over the past year.
- [Transparency in Coverage](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/transparency-in-coverage/): The links below lead to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
- [PaperWorks Welcomes New Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-welcomes-new-senior-vice-president-sales-marketing/): PaperWorks announces the appointment of Chris Mitchell to the position of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing effective June 27, 2022. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Mitchell will focus on living PaperWorks’ values of Safety, Transparency, and Community, while leading the Sales organization inclusive of Customer Service, Marketing, and Packaging Development (PacDev).
- [PaperWorks Names Brian Janki as President & CEO](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-names-brian-janki-as-president-ceo/): PaperWorks Industries, Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Janki to the posts of President & CEO and member of the Board of Directors effective May 10, 2021. Mr. Janki replaces C. Anderson “Andy” Bolton. 
- [PaperWorks Upgrades High Quality Packaging Production Capabilities with Installation of a New Komori Lithrone GX40](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-upgrades-high-quality-packaging-production-capabilities-with-installation-of-a-new-komori-lithrone-gx40/): Komori America announced that PaperWorks, a leading full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications, has installed a fully-equipped, 41-inch, seven-color Lithrone GX40 (GLX740) offset press with multiple coaters at its Greensboro, North Carolina facility to enhance capabilities and capacity. PaperWorks produces high-quality packaging for a North American customer base in the food, beverage, oral care, personal care, home care, nutraceuticals and medical device industries. Firmly committed to sustainability, PaperWorks holds certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100), as well as participating in other industry associations. 
- [PaperWorks Announces Major New Investments and Expansion of Production Capacity and Innovation Capabilities.](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-announces-major-new-investments-and-expansion-of-production-capacity-and-innovation-capabilities/): PaperWorks is investing $25 million in additional new, state-of-the-art equipment to enhance its North American capacity and innovation capabilities. The equipment will be installed at the company’s Baldwinsville, New York converting facility. The investment will allow the company to maintain a leading position in high fidelity printing and design embellishment capabilities. PaperWorks continues to bring value-added print and design options to customer brands, enabling them to differentiate their products on the shelf and deliver the first moment of truth to consumers.
- [PaperWorks Invests in New Equipment and Technology to Increase Capacity and Capabilities.](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/new-equipment-and-technology-to-increase-capacity-and-capabilities/): PaperWorks is increasing its production capacity and capabilities, investing in new technology innovation and platforms in the Greensboro, North Carolina facility. The state-of-the-art equipment and new technology platforms will integrate well with PaperWorks’ highly-efficient business model by offering the most sophisticated automation geared towards in-line innovation and full-quality control. The new investment consists of:
- [PaperWorks Celebrates Its Growth With A Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch Seven-Color Press With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-celebrates-growth-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/): PaperWorks held a special ribbon-cutting event to mark the official start of its latest capital equipment investments: a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch seven-color press along with two new Koenig & Bauer-Iberica 144K die cutters at the Baldwinsville, NY facility. The Baldwinsville location produces packaging solutions for some of the leaders in consumer products and employs approximately 240 full-time team members.
- [PaperWorks Hosts Carton Technology Training](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-hosts-carton-technology-training/): For the 10th consecutive year, PaperWorks hosted its renowned carton technology training for customers. The two-day event took attendees through an end-to-end comprehensive journey into paperboard, packaging development, and carton making. Representatives from leading North American companies and top PaperWorks talent attended the event.
- [PaperWorks Opens New Packaging Development Design + Innovation Centre](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-new-packaging-development-design-innovation-centre/): PaperWorks announces the opening of the new Packaging Development (PacDev) Design + Innovation Centre. Located on-site at the PaperWorks Kitchener, Ontario facility, the new workspace combines top-notch design and world-class packaging innovation and will serve as a hub for revolutionary packaging ideas and creativity. “We created a dedicated collaboration space for our customers that is supported by our team of experts and packaging innovators, and conducive to inspiration and problem-solving,” said Peter Jesus, Vice President of Packaging Development & Support Services for PaperWorks.
- [PaperWorks Industries, Inc. Pays Portion of Term Loan](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-industries-inc-pays-portion-of-term-loan/): Less than a year after the successful financial restructuring of its debt and equity, PaperWorks Industries, Inc. (“PaperWorks Industries” or the “Company”) has pre-paid a significant portion of its term loan incurred in February 2018, in the amount of $18.8 million principal amount or 16.5%. In solidifying this transaction, the Company continues to focus on growth and strategic opportunities, as has been previously stated.
- [PaperWorks Industries, Inc. Announces Finalization of Deleveraging and Recapitalization Transaction](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-announces-finalization-of-deleveraging-and-recapitalization-transaction/): – Recapitalization supported by 98.7% of Noteholders and reduced debt by 70%
- [Learn how to achieve high-impact carton effects with a 10-station litho press](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/how-to-achieve-high-impact-carton-effects-with-a-10-station-litho-press/): PaperWorks’ new press adds visual and tactile effects to seven colors at 400-plus line screen.
- [How breakthrough technology makes 100% coated recycled board the equal of virgin board](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/how-breakthrough-technology-makes-100-coated-recycled-board-the-equal-of-virgin-board/): Watch this brief video to hear PaperWorks’ George Downey outline how a new line 100% coated recycled boards (CRBs) equal virgin boards in folding and strength performance as well as graphic impact on shelf. The four MasterWorks Ultra 100 grades are cost-effective environmentally friendly alternatives to SBS and SUS and are FDA-compliant for direct food contact.
- [PaperWorks $3 million investment in 10-station folding carton litho press delivers wide-range of print enhancements in single pass](https://onepaperworks.com/press-release/paperworks-3-million-investment-in-10-station-folding-carton-litho-press-delivers-wide-range-of-print-enhancements-in-single-pass/): The press also can run extended color gamut (ECG) color reproduction which means that in addition to the traditional cyan, magenta, yellow and black found on traditional presses, orange, green and violet have been added for a total of seven printing stations. ECG capability cost- effectively delivers higher-impact graphics by delivering expanded color capability in one pass. PaperWorks’ new investment can produce high-definition images using 400-plus- line screen, compared to traditional litho press which use a 150-line screen. Higher definition means more vibrant and eye-catching colors.

## Pages
- [Mitratech línea directa de ética y cumplimiento](https://onepaperworks.com/mitratech-linea-directa-de-etica-y-cumplimiento/): English
- [Mitratech Ethics Hotline Reporting](https://onepaperworks.com/mitratech-ethics-hotline-reporting/): Español
- [Eco Lock](https://onepaperworks.com/eco-lock/): 1. Easy to Adapt Means Easy to Adopt. Because Eco Lock can be customized to work across diverse products and packaging formats.
- [Test Banner](https://onepaperworks.com/test-banner/)
- [Careers](https://onepaperworks.com/careers/): At PaperWorks, we are a dynamic team that is full of possibilities. Built on over 350 years of combined industry experience, our brand blends rich heritage with bold innovation. Through strategic growth acquisitions and diverse traditions and skills, we’ve created a unique culture that’s evolving every day.

- [PacDev](https://onepaperworks.com/pacdev/): “Anyone can be a supplier. We believe in being a partner,collaborating with you at every stage of development and production.”
- [Sustainability Policy](https://onepaperworks.com/sustainability-policy/): We believe that applying sound sustainability practices contributes to our competitive strength, benefits our team members, customers, and shareholders, and improves the quality of life in our communities of operation. To guide us toward the integration of sustainable practices across all our operations, PaperWorks has adopted the following principles:
- [Get Greener Faster](https://onepaperworks.com/get-greener-faster/): You have sustainability goals because you want to make a difference, and because your customers want to associate with forward-thinking brands committed to delivering truly green solutions. Achieving those benchmarks without sacrificing quality or efficiency can be a challenge – unless you work with the right partner.
- [Sustainability](https://onepaperworks.com/sustainability/): It continuously guides us as we strive to improve, inspire, invest, and innovate. It directs our efforts to create products and services that benefit both our communities and the environment, ensuring a healthier planet for all.
- [Recycling](https://onepaperworks.com/recycling/): With over 50 years of experience in the recycling industry, our integrated recycling unit can assist in achieving sustainability goals and managing waste handling programs, while providing detailed reporting and value-added incentives.
- [About](https://onepaperworks.com/about/): With your trust, we deliver positive experiences and innovative solutions.
- [Services](https://onepaperworks.com/services/): Our experienced team is with you at every step - from selecting the right paperboard to perfecting your packaging and keeping your inventory on track. We make the journey to finished packaging seamless, delivering you peace of mind.
- [UltraShield](https://onepaperworks.com/ultrashield/): Whether for hot, cold or ambient applications, it is food safe and suitable for a variety of market uses.
- [GreenChoice](https://onepaperworks.com/greenchoice/): 100% Recycled: By using over 35% post-consumer content, no virgin fiber
- [Paperboard](https://onepaperworks.com/paperboard/): Versatile and meets the highest degree of demanding sustainability goals.
- [PaperWorks | Paperboard & Packaging](https://onepaperworks.com/): See solutions and services
- [California Supply Chain Act](https://onepaperworks.com/california-supply-chain-act/): Introduction
- [Bill S-211 Report](https://onepaperworks.com/bill-s-211-report/): Introduction
- [Let’s Talk Trash](https://onepaperworks.com/trashtalk/): Did you know 100% Coated Recycled Board (CRB) is made from the paper in your recycling bin?
- [Sitemap](https://onepaperworks.com/sitemap/): Find what you need
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- [Confidentiality](https://onepaperworks.com/confidentiality/): Collection of Data: You can use our Web site without deliberately disclosing personal data; when you use it, however, some data is stored on our servers: the name of your Internet service provider, the Web site that linked to our site, the Web sites that you visit from our site and your IP address. This information could identify you, but we do not use it to do so; we use this data for statistics, but individuals are always left as anonymous. We follow data security regulations to ensure this data is not available to external organizations. Personal data is only collected if you provide it to us, i.e., via registration, forms or e-mails, as part of an order for products or services, or inquiries or requests about materials being ordered. 
- [Newsroom](https://onepaperworks.com/newsroom/): No Content
- [Contact Us](https://onepaperworks.com/contact-us/): To request access to the company's quarterly & annual reports, please send an email to investors@paperwrks.com.To access confidential investor information, please log in to www.syndtrak.com with your secure ID and password.
- [Products](https://onepaperworks.com/products/): OUR PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS ARE SUITED FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF NEEDS PRODUCTS The Finest in the Industry Explore our product line of 100% recycled paperboard. Not finding what you're looking for? Contact us

## Blog Posts
- [Building Dreams with Thriving Teams](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/building-dreams-with-thriving-teams/): With so much change and uncertainty affecting workplaces globally, it can be easy to forget that employees are at the center of any organization’s success. How they feel about their company, leaders, teams, and themselves drives high performance andengagement levels.
- [How PaperWorks Saved 15 Million Gallons of Water a Year](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/paperworks-saved-15-million-gallons-of-water-a-year/): Water: A Necessary Ingredient in Paperboard Production
- [What it Means to Care](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/what-it-means-to-care/): June 2024 – By Dr. B. Webb
- [Drinking, Eating, and Pacing for a Hot Environment](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/drinking-eating-and-pacing-for-a-hot-environment/): As warmer months thankfully fast approach, it is time again to remind everyone of the importance of proper fluid and food intake. It is essential to understand your tolerance. Furthermore, we should reference the below-listed guidelines and symptoms of overheating: 
- [Stay Safe Behind the Wheel: Essential Tips for a Safer Commute](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-essential-tips-for-a-safer-commute/): Most if not all our day-to-day activities carry some level of inherent risk. Repeated exposures to risk, without negative consequences, can diminish one’s perception of the severity of the associated hazards. This is called confirmation bias. One of the most prevalent examples of this can be found in our daily commute to work. For most of us, we drive at least twice per day; every day. Often, we can go years or even decades without a vehicular accident. Due to this, we can easily forget how dangerous driving truly is. Here are some tips on how to make our daily commutes safer.
- [Ensuring Community Safety: The Role of EPCRA and Chemical Safety Regulations](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/ensuring-community-safety-the-role-of-epcra-and-chemical-safety-regulations/): On November 8, 2023, Sound Resource Solutions experienced an explosion at its Shepherd, Texas plant that triggered a fire with large plumes of smoke. Local officials evacuated the surrounding school and farm market issuing a shelter-in-place warning for a five-mile radius. The explosion and fire resulted in one employee having minor burns (The Guardian, 2023). The situation could have been much worse for the community and employees if it were not for the local officials knowing exactly what chemicals are located at the facility.
- [Home Safety for Portable Heaters](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/home-safety-for-portable-heaters/): As the winter season progresses and it gets colder, sometimes we need a little extra to stay warm – whether it is due to a power outage from severe weather, or a little extra help in heating our homes. Portable heaters are convenient and effective, but it is important to understand the hazards when using them.
- [Staying Healthy and Safe During the Holidays](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/staying-healthy-and-safe-during-the-holidays/): The holidays are upon us! Time to make holiday plans to visit friends and family, attend holiday parties and shows, shop till you drop, and enjoy traditional holiday meals! While this may be the most wonderful time of the year, increased contact with others exposes us to additional hazards and germs –cross-contamination between foods, increased stress, and greater exposure to sickness from others, just to name a few. This doesn’t mean you have to stay home and avoid the festivities! Here are some tips to follow so you and your family can stay healthy and safe while creating wonderful memories.
- [Sustainable Supply Chains](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/sustainable-supply-chains/): In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental impact, the call for sustainable practices echoes louder than ever across industries. The packaging sector has been pushed to the forefront of this sustainability movement. At Paperworks, we believe that sustainable supply chains are not just a trend, but a necessity for a better future. In this blog post, we explore sourcing, energy efficiency, transportation, circular economies, and innovation as the key elements of a sustainable supply chain.
- [PaperWorks’ Successful Energy Continuous Improvement Journey in Baldwinsville, NY](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/paperworks-successful-energy-continuous-improvement-journey-in-baldwinsville-ny/): The PaperWorks Baldwinsville plant has been continually active over the past 5 years identifying and implementing energy-saving initiatives. It started with a breakfast meeting sponsored by the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY). In attendance were a number of energy management groups including National Grid, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and CHA Consulting Group to provide support and guidance. From this meeting, PaperWorks Team Members in Baldwinsville, NY developed contacts to assist us in identifying energy-saving opportunities, available incentives and grants, and subsidized consulting resources available.
- [The Secret Behind The Success of the PaperWorks Brand: Our Purpose, Vision, and Values](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/the-secret-behind-the-success-of-the-paperworks-brand-our-purpose-vision-and-values/): The PaperWorks brand is more than just a logo, it’s our identity defined.
- [Safety 101: Tracking Hazards, Near Misses, and Injuries in the Workplace](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/safety-101-tracking-hazards-near-misses-and-injuries-in-the-workplace/): Tracking details of hazards, near misses, and injuries in the workplace has substantial advantages. The first, and most obvious reason for tracking safety incidents and observations is to prevent ourselves, and other team members, from getting injured.  Recording details of who was injured, specifically where the incident occurred, what caused the employee harm, and why it happened, can help you identify the root cause. After the root cause of the incident is established, you will then be able to either eliminate the hazard or put a safeguard in place. Furthermore, by analyzing the provided data, you can investigate trends such as ergonomic, tooling, and environmental within departments and job titles. 
- [Complacency, Self-Awareness, and Situational Awareness in the Workplace](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/complacency-self-awareness-and-situational-awareness-in-the-workplace/): In day-to-day life, we all develop our own routine. This routine can be simple or unique. I’d like to say that my morning day-to-day routine is simple. I wake up in the morning, immediately jolt for the coffee pot, get dressed, brush my teeth, start my car, and head to work. Too often, as we develop these routines and execute them daily, we can begin to function on autopilot mode. In other words, we can become complacent.
- [Papermaking 101 – Curl and Dimensional Stability of Paperboard](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/paperworks-paper-making-101-curl-and-dimensional-stability-of-paperboard/): Paper curl is a complex issue that may develop into a myriad of end-user difficulties such as print-feed issues on presses and conversion difficulties on cartons. As the majority of paper is composed of fiber, relative humidity changes can cause the fiber to absorb or lose water. Building a stable sheet reduces the effect of this absorption or desorption. There are several influential process factors that contribute to sheet stability, and each play a vital part in building a resistance to curl.
- [New EV Spotter Tractor in Wabash](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/new-ev-spotter-tractor/): With sustainability at the focus of new process initiatives, the PaperWorks Wabash Mill has leased a new 2023 EV Spotter Tractor1 to replace the older diesel-powered unit. The new electric power unit successfully moves over 500 trailers a month for the mill's shipping and receiving efficiencies.
- [Reasons to Use Recycled Paperboard](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/reasons-to-use-recycled-paperboard/): The circular economy is the concept that, similar to nature, we should use and reuse materials by seeking to design out waste. Finding ways to maximize our materials for multiple use and minimal resource demand will reduce our environmental impact. Long before the term circular economy was coined, the paper industry had already created a circular system that permits for paper fibers to be recycled for multiple uses into a variety of new products. Learn more about the benefits of recycled paperboard:
- [Sustainable Development and our Daily Routines](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/sustainable-development-and-our-daily-routines/): With so many headlines about how the environment is being harmed, it makes us wonder, what are we doing that is good for our environment? Let’s begin with what we, PaperWorks, specialize in – paperboard! According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 69,000,000 tons of paper are consumed each year in the United States1. In addition to that, about 37% of all fiber used to manufacture paper is from a recyclable source. PaperWorks contributes to that metric!
- [Tips to Save Electricity at Home](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/tips-to-save-electricity-at-home/): Have you ever wondered how most greenhouse gases are produced in the United States? Electricity providers generate the second-largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, after transportation. Approximately 62% of electricity comes from burning fossil fuels, including natural gas and coal1. Saving electricity at home can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the load on electricity suppliers. The big question is, by what means?!
- [Safety First: Reminders We All Need During the Holiday Season](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/safety-first-reminders-we-all-need-during-the-holiday-season/): People love holidays, especially ones that allow them to spend time with loved ones. People usually find a fun way to celebrate a holiday; whether that’s a family get-together, parties with friends, following traditions, or short trips away from home. Anyone who drives during a holiday knows that traffic is the worst during these times; from congested roads to drunk drivers, holidays can be some of the most dangerous days to drive. While you want to be careful if you live in one of the worst states for traffic-related fatalities, everyone should take extra caution to make sure they get home safe during the holidays.
- [Household Hazardous Waste – How to Identify, Dispose, and Reduce](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/household-hazardous-waste-how-to-identify-dispose-reduce/): According to the EPA1 “Each person in the United States produces an average of 4 pounds of hazardous waste each year…” With a current population of 330 million, the total potential for hazardous waste generation in the US is 1.3 billion pounds, annually.
- [Hazard Recognition](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/hazard-recognition/): According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics1, in 2020 there were 2.7 million reported nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Typically, no one wakes up thinking they will be injured at work any given day. Accidents do not “just happen.” For every accident that occurs there is a cause.
- [Lockout Tagout – More than just a lock!](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/lockout-tagout-more-than-just-a-lock/): What is lockout tagout and why is it so important? Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a set of procedures used to ensure that equipment is shut down, inoperable, and (where relevant) de-energized. This allows maintenance and repair work on the system to be performed safely.
- [Line of Fire Safety: What You Need to Know](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/line-of-fire-safety-what-you-need-to-know/): In the manufacturing industry, Line of Fire (LOF) refers to job tasks or work environments that put workers in harm’s way.  Line of Fire incidents occur when the path of a moving object or the release of a hazardous substance intersects with the worker’s body.  They can occur in nearly any workplace, but most often happen in manufacturing, in the following areas: 
- [Recycling and Landfills](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/recycling-and-landfills/): Have you ever wondered what happens to trash when it enters a landfill? What impact the material has on the environment? What can we do to minimize the impact of landfill waste? The world creates three and a half million tons of trash each day, and some of the largest landfills in the world receive up to ten thousand tons of trash every day1.
- [Intervention and Prevention,<br>How Much Does Ergonomics Impact Our Lives?](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/intervention-and-prevention-how-much-does-ergonomics-impact-our-lives/): June is National Safety Month and one topic that should be on everyone’s radar is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The human body is very resilient and strong, and it is made up of a variety of different muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones that work in harmony to keep us safe, healthy, and active. When we work beyond our means or excessively, we can potentially damage this delicate balance and create an ergonomic injury or have an ergonomic injury that develops into an MSD. MSDs are injuries or disorders that affect muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs; with the most common diseases or illnesses being rotator cuff tears, back strain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. MSDs are the most common workplace injury, with back pain being the most common worldwide. According to the National Safety Council, in 2020 alone there were 247,620 non-fatal MSD injuries that were severe enough to require workers to miss work.
- [Recovery and Conservation](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/recovery-and-conservation/): In the United States and Canada, generators of waste must follow procedures laid out by their governments. These standards typically aim to control how much waste a generator can dispose of, they label the generator, create, and standardize methods of disposal, and outline controls that a generator must follow. The U.S., for example, has the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976. Likewise, Canada has the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCA), which was developed in 2016. Both of which directly impact how all PaperWorks’ facilities operate.
- [Dust, a silent hazard](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/dust-a-silent-hazard/): Dust is one of the largest unintended byproducts of almost all workplaces. Woodworking, sugar manufacturing, paper manufacturing, and many other industrial processes can be the source of creating dust in the workplace. Dust can cause concerns ranging from food and product safety to the safety of the team members producing the product. What is often overlooked or unknown is that this dust can lead to deadly combustible dust explosions if not properly managed. What we will focus on in this article is the hazard of combustible dust, as well as potential solutions to mitigate this hazard in the workplace.
- [Water Management at PaperWorks](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/water-management-at-paperworks/): The United States and Canada have similar policies to manage water pollution and stormwater. These policies typically require stormwater permits and requirements, which can include inspections of specific areas and sampling of those areas. Within these forms of legislation are rules for water and stormwater management and inspections. At PaperWorks, we take compliance seriously; all PaperWorks facilities have their own storm water programs that best fit their environment.
- [Pit Crews Aren’t Just for Racing](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/pit-crews-arent-just-for-racing/): For a machine operator, there are few things as frustrating as coming to work ready to produce a quality product and being welcomed by a machine that will not run. Unfortunately, in most manufacturing facilities, this happens all too often and usually results in headaches for both maintenance and operations team members. Schedules are adjusted, parts are expedited, hair is pulled out, and the frantic rush to get the machine back up and running begins. The answer to avoiding these situations can be found in pursuing an organization-wide, cross-functional, reliability journey. While improving asset reliability is not achieved solely through a preventive maintenance program, when executed effectively, it can help avoid a catastrophic machine failure and the headaches that result from it.
- [Sustainability 101](https://onepaperworks.com/blog/sustainability-101/): T, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duo Reges: constructio interrete. Ostendit pedes et pectus. Sed emol.

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