Environment

Investigation tracks soft plastics recycling

An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has resulted in a claim that customers are being misled, and for government to support a big cut in plastic...

Ellie Taylor reprised her role as host for the night

SMP awards raise a glass to rising stars and green printing

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) yesterday (26 September) celebrated the UK’s mailing industry talent at its annual awards ceremony, giving special attention to the industry’s younger talent...

Switch focuses on in-store bakery products

Sainsbury's revamps bakery packs to cut plastic

Sainsbury’s has turned its attention to bakery products in its latest move to reduce plastic packaging in favour of paper-based alternatives.

Stora Enso completed change negotiations in its Packaging Materials division in June

Stora Enso finds second breach after endangered mussels destroyed

Stora Enso has resumed harvesting at environmentally sensitive sites in Finland after last month’s incident when thousands of endangered mussels were killed by forestry machinery.

Rose Calendars now has 251 panels on the roof of its factory

Rose Calendars increases use of green energy

Rose Calendars has supported its commitment to environmental care with an extension to its solar panel array.

Your latest issue of Printweek opens by garnering opinion on the thorny and, sadly, perennial problem of how the sector can attract fresh blood and ensure it retains a bright future...

The Knowledge Bank section of our ‘reassuringly confident’ issue then takes a peek at the complementary topic of industry confidence, where we ask a range of readers to share their thoughts on the...

Pet firm payout over packaging waste

A company specialising in pet accessories and treats has paid more than £66,000 to charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations for over 20 years.

Fresh MP impressed at Moss open house

Local dignitaries and newly-elected MP Ian Sollom have visited Moss for a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s activities. 

The service is currently available to larger printers with more than 24 tonnes of printing plates to sell

Scrap metal start-up launches online portal

Award-winning scrap metal start-up Metaloop has launched Metaloop Portal, a hub that helps printers manage their scrap metal and sell it for as high a price as possible.

Micropress installs latest solar tech

Micropress has invested £500,000 in a new solar panel installation that harnesses the latest technology to generate power from the north side of its building.