WHEN THE TISSUE INDUSTRY TRANSFORMS TOWARDS GREEN PRACTICES

Recently, Saigon Paper collaborated with Vinh Long Television (THVL1) to produce an in-depth reportage, offering a comprehensive view of modern consumer paper production. Moving beyond mere criteria of softness or convenience, today’s market products also reflect stories of health safety and sustainable responsibility.

Consumers and the Market Prioritize Safety

In daily life, paper products are present in almost every space—from dining tables and kitchens to restrooms. With frequent usage, alongside softness, strength, or absorbency, consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about product origin, quality, and safety.

Ms. Truong Thi Hoa, a consumer in Ho Chi Minh City, shared: “When choosing paper for the whole family, my biggest concern is health safety. Paper must be made from natural pulp with a clear brand origin to provide peace of mind. In addition, reasonable pricing, softness, durability, and not crumbling easily during use are criteria I always consider.”

From a distributor’s perspective, product quality plays a pivotal role in customer retention. Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung, a long-time distributor, noted: “I find that consumers are very savvy; when buying paper, their primary concerns are origin, health safety, softness, and especially pricing. Product quality accounts for 80% of whether customers return. With consistent quality and a gentle feel like Saigon Paper, customers will certainly come back.”

Saigon Paper: Over 30 Years of Caring and the “5G Standard”

Facing escalating market demands, Saigon Paper Corporation chose the path of sustainable development: optimizing user experience while minimizing environmental impact. With nearly 30 years of development, the enterprise currently caters to all consumer segments through two core brands:

• Bless You: A premium product line made from 100% virgin pulp, delivering a soft and luxurious touch.
• Saigon: An eco-friendly, cost-effective paper brand utilizing carefully selected recycled materials.

To ensure every delivered product guarantees absolute safety, Saigon Paper applies an exclusive management framework known as the 5G Standard, which encompasses:

• Eco-friendly design
• Safe raw materials with certified forest management
• Hygienic production technology
• Quality management conforming to international standards
• Appropriate environmental management

Furthermore, an occupational health and safety management system compliant with ISO 45001 standards allows the enterprise to comprehensively safeguard workers’ well-being alongside finished product quality.

“Green Manufacturing” Solutions and the Roadmap Towards Net Zero

Inside the plant, energy conservation, water recycling, and waste treatment require long-term technological investments, Saigon Paper has implemented numerous large-scale infrastructure solutions to optimize green manufacturing and minimize environmental impacts.

The enterprise currently applies advanced KADANT technology to optimize the recycling process and reduce energy consumption during production. Concurrently, an EIMCO wastewater treatment system operates with a capacity of up to 17,000 m³/day, maximizing closed-loop water reuse.

In particular, towards the Net Zero target (net-zero carbon emissions), Saigon Paper has formulated a clear three-phase roadmap:

• Current Phase: By adopting biomass fuels in manufacturing operations, the enterprise has successfully reduced CO₂ emissions by 47%.
• By 2030: Targeting an additional 35% reduction in emissions by further accelerating biomass fuel utilization and increasing the proportion of recycled inputs.
• Towards 2050: Establishing specific milestones and stepwise execution to fully realize the net-zero goal through comprehensive adoption of green technologies and renewable energy.

Regarding this strategic direction, Mr. Kimura Ken, Representative of Saigon Paper Corporation, emphasized: “Moving forward, our top priority remains harmonizing consumer needs with environmental protection. Beyond continually enhancing product quality, minimizing environmental footprint, and utilizing resources more efficiently, we want every product delivered to our customers to not only meet high quality standards but also contribute to building a sustainably developing society.”

Conclusion

Green manufacturing is not merely an internal factory initiative; it represents a proactive adaptation to modern consumer trends. Choosing paper products that are safe, reliable, and eco-friendly is how consumers and businesses join hands toward a sustainable future.