LEIPA and OutNature have officially begun construction of a new straw fiber production plant at LEIPA’s factory site in Schwedt following the handover of the facility’s keys on July 22, 2026.
The project marks a step toward expanding the raw material base for paper production by introducing cereal straw as a renewable fiber source. According to the companies, the initiative is intended to complement existing fiber sources, strengthen resource sovereignty, and support a more sustainable circular economy.