SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY - Pulp and Paper Facility in Newport, Tennessee

SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY is a pulp and paper facility located at 766 Industrial Road in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322121 (Paperboard Mills), 322130 (Paperboard Container Manufacturing), and 322299 (All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing), indicating a diverse product range including paperboard and converted paper products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, particularly for pollutants like particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and hazardous air pollutants. The plant's location in Newport, Tennessee, places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. The pulp and paper sector is known for its water and energy intensity, and this facility likely plays a role in the local economy by providing packaging materials. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on water resources and air quality, managed through permits and compliance with EPA regulations.

The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds from pulping and papermaking. Water usage and discharge are significant, with potential impacts on local water bodies. The facility's proximity to the community of Newport means that air and water quality are important considerations. Regulatory oversight under the US EPA ensures monitoring and control of emissions and effluents.