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To be recyclable or not to be recyclable?  That is the question.

To be recyclable or not to be recyclable? That is the question.

To be recyclable or not to be recyclable?  That is the question.   By Gaston Michaud, Researcher,  Innofibre.    The current transformation of the paper industry involves the creation of new products.  These are either completely new products or existing...

A tornado struck Innofibre.  Did you know that?

A tornado struck Innofibre. Did you know that?

A tornado struck Innofibre.  Did you know that?   By Gaston Michaud, Research Engineer, Innofibre   In early 2020, Innofibre installed a new pulper in its pilot plant.  The pulper, manufactured by Bolton-Emerson, is called Tornado.  In 2024, Kadant acquired...

From textiles to paper!

From textiles to paper!

Transforming textile waste into paper products: A Quebec innovation at the forefront of the circular economy   By Éric Desnoes, researcher Innofibre   Every year, millions of tons of textile waste end up in landfills, despite their largely untapped...

Innofibre takes part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign

Innofibre takes part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign

Innofibre Takes Part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign   As a recognized research center, Innofibre – Cellulosic Innovation Centre is actively participating in the national campaign to promote the bioeconomy in Canada, led by Bioindustrial Innovation Canada...

A thousand and one ways to enhance the value of willow!

A thousand and one ways to enhance the value of willow!

A thousand and one ways to enhance the value of willow! Author: Mélanie Trudel, researcher at Innofibre   In Quebec, there are more than forty species of native willows. The cultivation of shrub willows has gained popularity in recent years due to its many...

The Future of Waste Sorting…

The Future of Waste Sorting…

The Future of Waste Sorting…   By Cyrine Boussabbeh, Researcher, Innofibre   What to do with the growing amounts of municipal, industrial, and commercial waste? This is the question we constantly ask ourselves to find solutions to divert them from landfills,...

The Unseen Damage of the Sun

The Unseen Damage of the Sun

The Unseen Damage of the Sun By Caroline Lachance, Technician, Innofibre   Nowadays, everyone is aware of the damage that the sun can cause to the skin, such as cancer. Sunscreens are applied to block the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays before they penetrate the...

The Forest at use for the Iron and Steel Industry!

The Forest at use for the Iron and Steel Industry!

Author: William Belhadef, researcher at Innofibre   Is it possible to imagine a future for biocoal in the iron and steel industry? Over the past 15 years, the popularity of biocoal (commonly called charcoal) has been increasing at a rapid pace, with ten times...

Versatile Wood Materials through Innovative Treatment

Versatile Wood Materials through Innovative Treatment

Author: Annabelle St-Pierre, Researcher at Innofibre     For over a decade, Innofibre has been exploring the phosphorylation process of cellulose to impart various desirable properties such as flame resistance, super absorbency, and strong cation exchange...

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