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Environmental and Safety Results

The environment and worker safety are two of our top priorities.

Powell River Division is committed to continuously reducing the effect of our operations on the environment. We use advanced technology and exacting procedures to ensure we operate efficiently and effectively while consistently complying with government regulations for air emissions, effluent discharges and solid waste generation.

We strive to be one of the top Canadian pulp and paper mills in safety performance. Everyone in our workplace has a right to and shares responsibility for worker health and safety.

	Environmental effects monitoring
	Landfill Application Update

We're proud of our environmental efforts

	The Powell River Division Environmental Management System (EMS) is registered to the ISO 14001 standard.
	We conduct biennial independent audits to verify that the forest management practices and performance of our fibre suppliers are as claimed.
	We recycle solid wastes wherever possible, including wood waste, metal, paper and waste oil.
	We regularly meet with a local stakeholders committee and publish newsletters to keep the community informed about our environmental performance.
	We meet federal regulations limiting emissions of dioxins, which are generated by burning wood waste containing high levels of sea salt.