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Board Games: How A Paper-Based Pastime Is Enjoying A Revival
Board games have enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent years. In fact, in 2019, over 4,500 new games – we’re talking analogue, not digital – were released compared to just 595 in the heady, pre-digital days of 1980.[1] Before we delve into the whys and wherefores of this quite remarkable renaissance, let’s look at…
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How Are Major Brands Rethinking Packaging?
New paper packaging initiatives have soared in the last few years, making way for some interesting re-designs of our well-known products. Here are some recent packaging innovations from big supermarket brands. Walkers Snack A Jacks Paper Wraps Walkers ‘Snack-a-Jacks’ are getting a paper makeover! This lunchtime staple is getting an eco-upgrade, with its outer wrap…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – The Gardening Edition
The age-old saying, “Waste not, want not.” carries more weight than ever before. Many nations and companies are pledging to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills each year, meaning that recycling rates are going up in the right direction. 71% of paper and 82% of paper packaging is recycled into new products in…
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Paper Traditions From Around The World
How Paper Plays A Role In Different Traditions From Around The World Writing on it, folding it, floating it or burning it… paper is central to some of the world’s oldest traditions that continue to be practiced today. Here, we explore 12 of the most fascinating traditions from around the globe, each of which has…
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Study Reveals That People Prefer Paper Books Over E-Readers
A new report has confirmed the increasing popularity of physical books over e-readers – especially on holiday where paper is the ideal companion. So how was your holiday? Go anywhere nice? Lots of sun? Hopefully, you have managed to get a summer break and are now dealing with the barrage of questions about your holiday.…
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Celebrating A First Wedding Anniversary? It’s All About Paper!
June is the beginning of the peak wedding period, so there will be a lot of wedding anniversaries being celebrated this month. Celebrations for gold and silver wedding anniversaries date back as early as the 1500s. However, it seems it’s only since the Victorian era, when the giving of gifts became more common, that other…
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LEGO – Building Bricks Towards Sustainability
Lego is building bricks towards sustainability with their initiative to change all internal packaging within their sets from plastic to paper. Following Lego’s 2021 financial results, their Ambassador Network has issued a brief update on LEGO’s transition away from single-use plastic in its packaging. In their statement, it was revealed that from March 2022, people…
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Morrisons Milk to Swap Plastic for Cartons
Supermarket giant Morrisons is making an innovative move to switch all its branded milk from plastic bottles to paper-based cartons. With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds, larger companies are doing their bit in the bid towards a greener, more sustainable future. A First For Supermarkets From mid-February, nine types of Morrisons fresh milk have…
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Children’s Books That Celebrate Paper
Paper is one of the simplest materials, yet it holds endless possibilities for young minds. From scribbles and drawings to folded creations and letters, paper invites exploration, imagination, and hands-on learning. Therefore, we should celebrate paper as a precious resource and guide children to use it thoughtfully, not only as a surface for drawing, writing,…
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How To Become A Recycling Pro At Home
Rising consumerism, an increasing population – it is well-documented that humanity is generating more waste than the planet can handle. Fortunately, as we become more conscious of the need to protect our environment and live sustainably, many of us are also realising that responsibility begins at home. One really easy contribution we can all make…
