Environmental

335 corporations remove misleading ‘go green’ claims

335 companies have removed or changed their messaging since the inception of pro-paper campaign group Two Sides.

Corrugated firm fined for turning river purple

Repentant Ablebox has been stung with a bill of £13,017 after the "criminal" disposal of waste ink turned the nearby river Yeo purple.

New Hatch products can grow into a mini garden

A new range of products that can be buried after use and will then sprout flowers has been launched by a sustainability focused printer.

FSC Friday to celebrate responsible forest management

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will hold its annual international event, FSC Friday, later this month.

Solar spend to provide St Austell with free energy in five years

St Austell Printing Company has reached a “major milestone” in its sustainability plans with the installation of an extensive array of solar panels at its premises.

Renz UK introduces paper-based binding covers

Renz UK has added paper-based thermal binding covers from Bindomatic to its portfolio to help eco-sensitive customers move away from plastic covers.

Brett Martin sees the light with solar energy

Brett Martin has boosted its use of sustainable energy after striking a deal with a solar farm adjacent to its Belfast facility.

Grafenia switches to 'eco-friendly' laminate film

Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Smurfit Kappa joins Two Sides

Smurfit Kappa has joined the paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Packaging Innovations London 2018 to step up environmental focus

Easyfairs is set to increase its focus on the questions around plastics and sustainability at its upcoming Packaging Innovations/Luxury Packaging expo.

DS Smith pledges 100% sustainable packaging by 2025

DS Smith has thrown down the gauntlet in the sustainability arena by pledging to manufacture 100% reusable or recyclable packaging by 2025.

Bakergoodchild offers starch-based mag wrap

Bakergoodchild has begun to offer its magazine and brochure clients a 100%-compostable wrap material, as an alternative to plastic polywrap, as part of a drive to become a “thought leader” in...