Kimberly-Clark Pursues Sustainable Wood Fiber Alternative

Kimberly-Clark, maker of well-known brands like Kleenex, Scott, and Huggies, has committed $100 million to build a plant in Yuma, Arizona to scale up production and testing of hesperaloe as an alternative fiber for wood pulp in its hygiene products.

This plant is part of a groundbreaking, long-term sustainability effort for its products such as toilet paper and paper towels.

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By |2026-09-29T06:52:36+00:00September 30, 2026|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Chinese Auto Exports Strain Shipping Capacity

China’s vehicle exports strain global shipping industry capacity.

Despite a 40% expansion of global car-carrier fleet and a 65% increase in charter rates, global shipping capacity falls short of China’s export supply of 10 million vehicles this year. Some Chinese automakers are shipping cars in standard containers.

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By |2026-09-01T17:26:21+00:00September 2, 2026|Tags: , , , , |
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Wawa Charging a Premium for Gasoline

In some locations, Wawa gas is priced about 25 cents per gallon higher than its competitors, including South Jersey.

Such a price difference can add up quickly.

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This post is based on the SNJ Today article, The Wawa Gas Premium: What South Jersey Drivers Are Really Paying For, by Victoria Sharp, July 22, 2026, and […]

By |2026-08-16T08:43:39+00:00August 16, 2026|Tags: , , |
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Making Fireworks in a Job Shop

The fireworks we watch today were first made during the Renaissance and are still crafted by hand.

Though orchestration and operation of the fireworks displays can be handled via modern technology, the production process remains relatively unchanged.

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By |2026-08-14T07:36:59+00:00August 14, 2026|Tags: , , |
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