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The Race to Reinvent the Drinks Bottle
Consumers are becoming more conscious of packaging waste, brands are racing to reduce their environmental footprint, and governments are introducing stricter regulations to tackle packaging waste. Against this backdrop, one everyday item is undergoing a remarkable transformation: the drinks bottle. While plastic has long dominated supermarket shelves, a new generation of innovative materials is emerging,…
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Drought, Data and Digital
Europe is having a summer that is hard to ignore. After months of heat and below-average rainfall, drought is affecting large parts of the continent. Rivers are running exceptionally low, soils are drying out, and the risk of wildfires remains high. The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre reported this week that drought has affected large…
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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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Why Tropical Forest Loss Has Doubled
It’s no secret that the world’s tropical forests are under increasing pressure. However, recent data has highlighted just how rapidly the situation is worsening. According to satellite analysis from Global Forest Watch and the University of Maryland, around 67,000 km² of primary tropical rainforest was lost in 2024. That is double the amount lost in 2023 and…
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International Day of Forests 2026
Discover why raising awareness of the vital role of forests and celebrating their benefits is key to tackling climate change. This year, the annual International Day of Forests has the theme of ‘Forests and Economies’, which will explore the essential role of forests in driving economic prosperity. Whether it’s vital ecosystem services associated with water,…
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Love Paper Week 2026 Roundup
The second annual Love Paper Week was a highly successful five days of celebration and education about the sustainable qualities of print and paper. As the curtain comes down on Love Paper Week 2026, Two Sides has had a chance to assess how effective the initiative has been. And across all metrics, the result is…
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COP30: Key Takeaways
As the world continues to grapple with rising temperatures, biodiversity loss and extreme weather, COP30 (the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference) has offered up an infrequent moment of real progress. Held in Belém, Brazil this November, COP30 not only placed the Amazon rainforest at the centre of international climate policy, but also delivered…
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Love Paper Week Returns For Its Second Year
Love Paper Week Returns For Its Second Year, Celebrating The Sustainability And Relevance Of Paper Following the success earlier this year, Love Paper Week will be back in 2026, running from 2nd – 6th February to highlight the unique role of paper in our everyday lives and its strong environmental credentials. Building On Year One Love Paper,…
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Packaging Laws And ‘Fiberisation’, A Sustainable Advantage
If you’ve noticed more of your parcels arriving in paper envelopes instead of plastic mailers, or your favourite brands switching to cardboard tubs and cartons, you’re witnessing a revolution in packaging. Across the UK, businesses are rethinking how they package, wrap and deliver their products, and paper packaging is taking centre stage. This shift, known…
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Greenwashing On The High Street
The results of a Which? investigation into greenwashing in the UK retail sector paint a worrying picture of myths and mistruths. For those in the print, paper and packaging industry, greenwashing is a significant problem and potentially damaging to the sector. The act of companies and brands making misleading or unsubstantiated environmental claims in their communications can…
