Cellulose is the most abundant polymer on earth. Used in paper products, textiles, consumables, and pharmaceuticals, it’s central to our daily lives. In this presentation, Beth Cormier covered the many applications of forest-based cellulose in everyday products-some known, some not so known. Join us on a journey from paper and paper-based packaging to wood pulps for innovative composites and textiles and then finally from forest into high fashion.
Beth Cormier is vice president of research, development, and sustainability for Sappi North America. She has more than 35 years industry experience across several disciplines, including product development, manufacturing, and marketing. Beth serves on the board of the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation as well as the Bio-renewable Development Consortium.
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