Paper and pulp
Enzymes such as amylases, cellulases, proteases, lipases and xylanases are used in paper and pulp production. These make processes more efficient and help save raw materials, energy and time. For example, paper can be recycled and reused by using amylases to remove printer ink, thus reducing the production of new paper. This, in turn, reduces the amount of CO2 emitted per ton of paper produced. In addition, enzymes that enable environmentally friendly and chlorine-free bleaching are considered one of the fastest growing markets for industrial enzymes.
The use of biotechnologically produced enzymes in paper and pulp manufacturing can contribute to achieving the following SDGs:
