08/01/2025
Amid announcements of new jobs and economic revitalization, the arrival of a Swedish single-use paper plant in Little Rock has received enthusiastic support from city leaders, including Mayor Frank Scott Jr., and the local Chamber of Commerce.
The plant, set to open at the Port of Little Rock, promises to create around 100 permanent jobs with an investment of $70 million, according to officials. However, as state and local authorities celebrate, environmental advocates have urged caution on similar projects, warning of the potential ecological costs often associated with single-use packaging production.
Environmental Concerns Surface Amid Economic Optimism
