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Remembering Dolly Parton: A Legacy of Love, Books and Imagination
The world is saying goodbye to Dolly Parton. The legendary singer, songwriter, storyteller and philanthropist sadly died on the 25th August 2026, aged 80. Dolly Parton is leaving behind a remarkable legacy of music, generosity and love. Whilst she will wholeheartedly be remembered for her incredible music and acting career – and not to forget…

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New Love Paper Website Is Here!
Love Paper has unveiled its completely redesigned website, creating a fresh and engaging digital destination dedicated to celebrating the environmental, practical and creative benefits of paper, print and paper-based packaging. Our new website, www.lovepaper.org, has been created to make it easier than ever for consumers, educators, brands and the media to discover the facts about paper…

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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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International Day of Forests 2023
The UN International Day of Forests is an annual celebration of the biodiversity, health benefits and valuable climate role of these priceless ecosystems. Discover the powerful link between forests and world health. This year, the UN International Day of Forests will be celebrated on March 21. Established in 2012, the day raises awareness of the…

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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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