Tree-Free Paper is Saving Forests and Farmers in Washington State
In 2013, about 20 wheat farmers gathered at a local pizza joint in Dayton, Washington to hear John Begley, CEO of Columbia Pulp, make his case. Read more ...
Columbia Pulp aims to reopen Lyons Ferry plant in May after pandemic closure
Columbia Pulp, headquartered in Dayton, has announced plans to reopen of its Lyons Ferry plant in early May. This comes more than a year after coronavirus concerns forced the plant to shut down in [...]
How Washington farmers’ wheat straw can help solve a big environmental problem
We’re turning a lot of forests into toilet paper each year, but there are so many better ways to make the world’s most disposable product, some of which can be found right on our [...]
Brian St. Clair promoted as the operations Director of Finance
Columbia Pulp has announced the promotion of Brian St. Clair as the operation’s director of finance. Read more ...
West Linn mill making paper with straw pulp
WEST LINN, Ore. — On the banks of the Willamette River in West Linn sits a 130-year-old paper mill. The factory, once sewn into the state's fabric, faced the same fate as other paper [...]
North America’s First Tree-Free Pulp Mill
It is not a new concept—pulp made from non-wood fiber—and it has been discussed for years, but not until now has it again become a reality in North America. Columbia Pulp (Dayton, WA) is [...]
Comprehensive Economic Development
DAYTON—The Conference Room at Fire District 3 was crowded with community stakeholders for the Port’s annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting, which took place on Dec. 18. Read more ... [...]
Triple Pundit Article
For over a decade, TriplePundit has reported on the intersection of people, planet and profit, believing business can be a force for good. They make the business case for corporate responsibility and sustainability, and [...]
Columbia Pulp’s Wheat Straw Successfully Trialed at Willamette Falls
Columbia Pulp's wheat straw successfully trialed at Willamette Falls and gains media attention. Read the full story: Paper mill in West Linn running again
Willamette Falls Paper Company Trials First Run of Non-wood Paper
Nov. 4, 2019 (Press Release) - Willamette Falls Paper Company in West Linn, Oregon, has made its first successful trial of non-wood paper grades using pulp from local agricultural waste — producing both coated [...]