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England’s New Simpler Recycling Scheme
From the 31st of March 2026, households across England will see major changes to how recycling collections work under a new government initiative known as Simpler Recycling. This scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), aims to make recycling easier and more effective by standardising what can be recycled and how it…
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Consumers Prefer Paper-Based Packaging
8th July 2025, London, UK The latest Two Sides Trend Tracker 2025 survey, one of the print and paper industry’s largest and most comprehensive studies, reveals that paper-based packaging is increasingly recognised as the preferred sustainable packaging choice. Consumers favour paper-based packaging for its compostability, recyclability, and lower environmental impact. Across a broad range of…
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E-Waste Recycling: UK Retailers To Foot the Bill Starting 2026
In a move to tackle the escalating issue of electronic waste (e-waste), the UK government has unveiled plans that will see producers and retailers covering the costs of recycling. From 2026 onwards, consumers can expect enhanced routes for disposing of electronic goods responsibly, marking a significant step towards a sustainable and circular economy. Addressing The…
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Consumers Demand That Governments, Brands And Retailers Do More To Ensure Packaging Is More Sustainable
The Trend Tracker Survey 2023, the latest consumer research from Two Sides Europe, seeks to understand changing consumer perceptions towards print and paper products, looking specifically at environmental awareness, reading habits, packaging preferences and attitudes towards tissue products. Online Shopping – Good News For Paper Packaging The shift to online shopping has accelerated dramatically in…
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Penguin’s Book Vending Machine
When Did You Last Read A Book On The Train? Imagine sitting in a hushed train carriage where all that can be heard is the sound of the train on the tracks and the occasional rustle of paper as pages are turned. If you have been on a train lately, you will be aware of…
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Library Initiatives Around The World
Have you ever spotted a little swap and shop library on a walk? From mobile libraries to books hidden in giant mushrooms, we’ve found some great reading initiatives from around the world. The Mobile Library, Stockholm Since 2016, the mobile library in Stockholm City has been popping up all over the city to meet people…
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The Plantable Papers Of Japan
What do you do with your newspaper once you’ve finished reading it? A Japanese publisher of ‘The Mainichi Shimbusha’ newspaper, has devised a ‘green’ newspaper initiative meaning that people can plant the paper wherever it ends up. Why Was It Invented? If you have been to a city centre in the last few months you have probably…
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International Forest Day
If you go down to the woods today… The International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness of all types of forests all over the world. Discover everything they do for us and what we can do for them. International Day of Forests is a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types…
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Cotton Traders Promotes Sustainable Print Media With Love Paper
Cotton Traders, the well-known British Clothing Retailer, are committed to delivering their products and services in a way that does not compromise the preservation of our planet. This also translates to their marketing practices, and they have chosen to use Love Paper to highlight the sustainability of their print marketing. Love Paper was created by the not-for-profit campaign Two…
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‘Mount Recyclemore’ – G7 Leaders Made Of Electronic Waste
A new sculpture to highlight the issue of electronic waste has been built in Cornwall in preparation for the G7 Summit, which will see 7 world leaders discuss big issues such as Covid recovery, climate change and trade. Sculptor Joe Rush, commissioned by the online tech retailer musicMagpie, created an impactful sculpture with hope of provoking…
