Archive December 2014 Mill Works With Innovative Scientists to Develop New Stormwater Filtration Methods Posted by ptpcwebdev on Dec 15, 2014 in Mill Improvement Projects, Sustainability | No Comments Since May of 2013, Port Townsend Paper Corp has been working with local entrepreneur Francesco Tortorici, the Port of Port Townsend, and Oregon researchers to explore the uses of biochar, a product of the biomass combustion process, as a stormwater filtration medium. The results of this exploration are now coming to fruition as the Port […] Read More Shelterbelt: Using Trees to Reduce Odors Posted by ptpcwebdev on Dec 1, 2014 in Mill Improvement Projects, Sustainability | No Comments Trees are pretty versatile. Not only are trees good for making paper, trees can also be used for reducing odors. This November, over 200 trees and shrubs were planted around the mill’s Aerated Stabilization Basin (ASB) in a design called a shelterbelt. A shelterbelt is a vegetative screen that decreases the concentration of odors downwind […] Read More Archives April 2020 November 2017 November 2016 September 2016 December 2015 April 2015 March 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 March 2014 Recent Posts Northwest Pulp & Paper Association Presents 2016 Environmental Excellence Award to Port Townsend Paper Falling down the ‘biochar wormhole’ – or – Turning organic debris into nutrient stores Mill lease extended six months Mill to recycle more, use less water Paper mill to increase recycling capacity Weather © 2021 Port Townsend Paper Corporation All Rights Reserved.

Archive November 2017 Noise Issue Being Addressed Posted by ptpcwebdev on Nov 2, 2017 in Business | No Comments PTPC recently installed a new piece of equipment. An increase in noise was detected on startup. We are currently working with the vendor to design and install equipment which will reduce the noise. We apologize for this noise increase and expect resolution within two weeks. Read More Archives April 2020 November 2017 November 2016 September 2016 December 2015 April 2015 March 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 March 2014 Recent Posts Northwest Pulp & Paper Association Presents 2016 Environmental Excellence Award to Port Townsend Paper Falling down the ‘biochar wormhole’ – or – Turning organic debris into nutrient stores Mill lease extended six months Mill to recycle more, use less water Paper mill to increase recycling capacity Weather © 2021 Port Townsend Paper Corporation All Rights Reserved.