Environment

Businesses are looking to drive a more circular approach to their supply chains

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's electric articulated lorry will save the firm 75 tonnes of carbon each year

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).

Bates: "Welcoming new members on board is always a pleasure"

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.

The new equipment will lower Kemsley mill’s freshwater use significantly

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.

Patton: "We are pleased that the UN has recognised our progress to date". Image credit: Jamie Simpson

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact

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

Organisers were anticipating around 7,000 visitors

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 has become the first international corporate partner

Epson in Earth Hour first

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