Environment

DS Smith launches trial to make paper from straw and grains
DS Smith has launched a new trial in partnership with environmental research start-up Nafici Environmental Research (NER) to create packaging from ‘second harvest’ materials.

CPI commits to Science-Based Targets for net zero
Book printing giant CPI has declared it will set goals for net zero emissions in line with stringent controls set by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Acorn and European honeycomb association join Two Sides
Specialist A5 and A4 magazine printer Acorn Web Offset has become the latest company to sign up to print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Aldi makes paper-based bottle move
Aldi has teamed with Frugalpac to introduce paper-based wine bottles on two of its own-brand wines.

M&S adds recyclable takeaway cups to all cafes
Marks & Spencer is rolling out paper-based recyclable takeaway coffee cups to all its cafes – a move that will remove 20 million units of plastic a year.

Designer puts Kyocera's ForEarth through its paces
Kyocera has collaborated with well-known Japanese fashion designer Kunihiko Morinaga to print textiles used in his show at Paris Fashion Week using its new ForEarth printer.

DS Smith boosts Kemsley efficiency with £48m investment
DS Smith has unveiled a £48m investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at its Kemsley paper mill.

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact
Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

Larger Packaging Innovations impresses in Birmingham
Packaging Innovations returned to the NEC in Birmingham this week with 20% more floorspace and a positive reception from exhibitors, as sustainability once again proved the dominant talking point.

Epson in Earth Hour first
Epson has become the first international corporate partner for the upcoming Earth Hour 2024, which takes place in March.