Tag: sustainable

  • 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…

  • Where Would We Be Without Paper?

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    We might live in the digital age, but there can be little doubt that paper is still one of the most important materials in the world. For most of us, it will be something we touch, see or use multiple times a day, probably without giving it a second thought. Paper is understated and versatile,…

  • 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…

  • Greenwashing On The High Street

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Lessons In Sustainability

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    Discover how an increase in demand for environmental knowledge is boosting the availability of sustainability education. Right about now, thousands of A Level students up and down the country will be deep in revision mode, surrounded by textbooks and notes as they work towards distilling two years of learning into a few hours of exams.…

  • Accessible Packaging

    Companies are taking a hard look at their packaging and how they can adapt it for their disabled customers. We explore the latest innovations in accessible packaging. The area of accessible packaging has been gaining in traction over the past year, with many food, FMCG and pharmaceutical brands looking closely at their products and adjusting…