Tasman UKP

This EPD covers Taman Unbleached Kraft Pulp (UKP) manufactured at Oji Fibre Solutions’ Tasman Mill in Kawerau, New Zealand. This is a premium natural kraft pulp made from radiata pine fibres. Tasman UKP grades provide a good balance of strength properties, cleanliness and shade and can be used in a wide range of paper products and is commonly used in corrugated board. 

Oji Fibre Solutions’ Tasman Mill is strategically located in the heart of New Zealand’s largest forestry region and within the Kawerau Geothermal System – the world’s largest industrial geothermal area. Most of Tasman Mill’s energy needs are met through renewable sources of biofuels and natural geothermal steam.

Tasman Mill’s quality and environmental management systems are certified to ISO:9001 and ISO:14001, respectively. Wood-fibre comes from sustainably managed plantation forests with FSC® or PEFCTM chain-of-custody certification or meeting the certification requirements for mixed or controlled sources. Tasman UKP is available for customers to purchase with FSC® or PEFCTM certification. 

The scope of the EPD covers forestry, pulp making, distribution to a typical market destination and assumed end-of-life.