Tag: recycle

  • Wondering What Book To Read Next?

    Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who would like to read more, deciding what book to read next can be a challenge, particularly when you consider the overwhelming choice of titles available. Back in 2010, Google Books did a count of the number of books that had been published since the invention of the…

  • The Plantable Papers Of Japan

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    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…

  • COP30: Key Takeaways

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    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…

  • Love Paper Week Returns For Its Second Year

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    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,…

  • 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…

  • The UK’s New Packaging Tax

    As the new rules approach, many are questioning how the tax will impact packaging practices, product prices, and the future of recycling in the UK. The UK is preparing to roll out a new packaging levy under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme—a move that will shift the financial burden of packaging waste management from…

  • Consumers Do Not Understand What Causes Deforestation

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    The recent research published by Two Sides Europe, the ‘Trend Tracker Survey 2025’, looks at changing consumer perceptions towards print, paper and paper-based packaging, specifically at their environmental perceptions, reading habits, packaging preferences and attitudes towards tissue products. What Impacts On Forests Most? The print and paper industry is surrounded by myths, many of which…

  • The Rise of Sustainable Packaging in UK Retail

    As climate change continues to dominate the global agenda, UK retailers are stepping up to play their part when it comes to packaging. From household names like Marks & Spencer to beauty giants like Boots, more and more companies are introducing eco-friendly packaging initiatives in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. With paper-based packaging…

  • Feel Good Packaging

    Medical packaging is moving from single-use plastic to fibre-based alternatives. Discover who’s leading the way in the shift to sustainability. At the moment, every day seems to deliver another story or press release about a product replacing its single-use plastic packaging with more sustainable materials. Crisps, fruit, meat, bottles, margarine, even Pot Noodles has swapped…

  • Board Games: How A Paper-Based Pastime Is Enjoying A Revival

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    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…