The Plastics Industry takes exception to the move to paper cups—says cups still require a polyethylene liner or an oil-based wax lining. In related news: the pandemic puts plastic bag bans on hold; the true cost of Ikea’s fast furniture; and Clemson University embraces mass timber with Southern yellow pine.

In Business news: Northern BC’s timber review called politics, plain and simple; more on San Group opposition to the Mosaic/Steelworker agreement; the future of post-Brexit paper recycling; lumber prices continue to improve; and the NAHB reports that Q1 townhouse construction was flat but custom home building increased. Meanwhile: socially distant first aid; Oregon State U’s forensics lab fights timber crime; and a special B-day party for Dr. John Worrall.

Finally, the #TreeFrogICU will be closing end of next week. Get your #WFH pics in fast!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor