Tag: Sustainability

  • The Story of Paper

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Recycled Christmas Trees Helping To Reduce Flooding

    If you have a real fern tree at Christmas, what do you do with it after it’s served its festive use and is looking a bit worse for wear? A Christmas tree recycling company has found a great way of aiding in the reduction of flooding in local areas. Based in Todmorden,  Sara Tomkins and…

  • Sustainable Christmas Presents

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    What should you get your environmentally conscious family member this Christmas? We round up some of our favourite eco-friendly presents. How to Save Our Planet by Mark Maslin Described as a ‘handbook of how we together can save our precious planet’, the latest book by Two Sides Seminar speaker Mark Maslin has gained praise from everyone from…

  • International Forest Day

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    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…

  • ‘Mount Recyclemore’ – G7 Leaders Made Of Electronic Waste

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    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…

  • High tech, high footprint

    One of the biggest media myths is that digital communications has a small carbon footprint. We examine the true environmental cost of technology. Ask anyone, in any industry in any country, what the most environmentally damaging form of media is and it’s likely they’ll say ‘Paper’. The misconception that using paper for anything, whether it’s…

  • Babybel Takes A Step Towards Paper Packaging

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    A small change in a familiar product can reflect a much bigger shift. That’s exactly what’s happening with Babybel, as the company begins introducing recyclable paper packaging across its range. For shoppers, the difference may appear minimal at a glance. The familiar red wax coating remains, and the product inside is unchanged. But with their…

  • 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,…