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The article focuses on the European Irrigation Association's (EIA) finalized Position Paper on "Sustainable Irrigation." Topics include the integration of irrigation within the European Union (EU) Taxonomy framework; recommendations for the sector's sustainable transition; addressing climate-induced water challenges; the need for concrete actions to safeguard water resources; and the potential impact of the EU Taxonomy on the irrigation sector's access to financial capital and competitiveness.

An interview is presented with Saxony Textile Research Institute (STFI) project manager for fiber nonwovens and recycling Bernd Gulch in which he discusses innovations in the production of airlaid nonwoven materials.

The article reviews the architecture drawing exhibition titled "RCR Arquitectes: Papers" containing work of the architectural firm RCR Arquitectes at the Arts Santa Monica museum in Barcelona, Spain.

The article discusses the production of filter papers by the German paper mill Hahnemüle.

The article profiles the paper restorer Gabi Kleindorfer. Particular focus is given to her restoration and artistic techniques. Additional topics discussed include nonwoven fabrics, blotting papers and other educational institutions that use nonwovens fabrics including The Bayerische Staatsbibliothek.

The article reports on the use of brown lignin in the manufacture of carbon fibers. It mentions that brown lignin is a waste product of paper manufacturing, its sustainability as opposed to petroleum sources, and the research being done by materials scientist Muhammad Al Aiti in the field.

The article profiles the Düren, Germany, paper machine clothing firm Heimbach Filtration GmbH, particularly its approach to problem-solving.

The article evaluates Symbio, from the South African pulp and paper company Sappi, a moldable material that combines the qualities of wood and plastic and can be injection molded for consumer electronics products.

The article announces that Tülay Çağlayan ÖZLÜhas been appointed as the director of Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association (TCMA)'s research and development Institute in Turkey, as of October 2013.

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The article presents an interview with Thomas Demand, an artist known for creating life-size sculptures out of paper and cardboard to explore the role of images in memory construction. Topics include his exhibition "The Stutter of History" in Paris, France, his thoughts on appropriation and stealing in art, and his creatisculpturesve process of using photography to archive his sculptures.