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Paper: Highly Recycled and part of the Circular Economy
We’ve produced a new short video highlighting one of the print and paper industry’s greatest sustainability success stories: the high recycling rates achieved by paper products around the world. As consumers, businesses and policymakers continue to seek more sustainable solutions, paper remains a standout example of a natural, renewable and widely recycled material. The new…
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The Story of Paper
Paper is a uniquely renewable, sustainable and recyclable product and epitomises the circular economy model of make, use, recycle and reuse. The main raw material, trees, are grown and harvested in a carefully controlled and sustainable way. So successfully that European forests, which provide 90% of the wood fibre used by the European pulp and…
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Global Recycling Day 2026
Happening on March 18, the 2026 celebration of the power of recycling focuses on the economic value of reusing the planet’s resources. Established in 2018 to recognise and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving the world’s primary resources, Global Recycling Day has grown from a small, recycling industry into a worldwide event, bringing together…
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Stop, Look, Recycle – Recycle Week
This year’s Recycle Week focuses on increasing awareness on the recyclable packaging that often finds its way into general waste. This month, between 22-28 September, the UK puts its annual spotlight on recycling. Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week returns to encourage the British public to recycle items that too often find themselves thrown into…
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Global Recycling Day 2025
Global Recycling Day is an annual event that takes place on March 18th to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment. The theme of Global Recycling Day extends beyond a single day of acknowledgement; it is a year-round commitment to promoting sustainability and environmental…
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How To Have A Spooktacular Sustainable Halloween
In a 2020 survey conducted by Hubbub and The Fairy Land Trust, it was estimated that 2000 tonnes of plastic waste would be generated from thrown away Halloween costumes alone. Trewin Restorick, founder and CEO of Hubbub, commented that, “the total plastic waste footprint of Halloween will be even higher once you take into account other Halloween plastic…
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Gift Wrapping – The Highstreet Initiative
Did you know, not all wrapping paper we buy from the shops can be recycled? FatFace, along with some other big highstreet names, have come up with an initiative that will save you time, effort, and money this Christmas. Picture the scene. You’ve walked into your local highstreet retailer and picked up that perfect gift…
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10 Simple Steps To Make Your Own Paper
If you’re looking for a sustainable and fun craft idea suitable for adults and children alike, making your own paper could be just the thing. The very first paper was made by a Chinese court official during the Eastern Han period (25-220 AD) [1]. It’s thought that he made his paper by mixing mulberry bark,…
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Postage Stamp Inspired Sustainable Packaging
The demand for sustainability has never been more prominent than it is currently. Sustainable clothing, furniture, and packaging are everywhere and are encouraging designers to think creatively and show initiative to do their bit for the planet. The Stamp Egg packaging is most notable as it can be detached and is made up entirely of PaperFoam®, which is…
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Paper Packaging – The Preferred and Sustainable Choice
2020 saw dramatic changes to the way we live our live, how we work and socialise might have changed forever. Our consumption habits have also changed, which has had major impacts on the packaging industry. In a year when some industries struggled, the packaging industry reported increased volumes and revenue, in part, due to a…
