Environment
DS Smith ramps up research into alternative fibres
DS Smith is claiming an industry first in trialling seaweed-based raw materials as an alternative to plastics, as part of the packaging giant’s major investment in circular economy products.
Marketreach and SMP partner on sustainable mail guide
Marketreach has teamed up with The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) to launch a step-by-step guide on how to use mail more sustainably.
Chapelton sets Carbon Neutral goals
Paper and board supplier Chapelton has teamed with CarbonQuota to become Carbon Neutral on its direct operations.
Soyang Europe adds Endutex Biotex products to range
Wide-format substrate manufacturer and hardware reseller Soyang Europe has added Endutex’s Biotex Collection of eco-friendly materials to its portfolio.
Kodak reports on Q2
Kodak has reported Q2 sales up 10% on last year.
European Letterbox Marketing Association (ELMA) joins Two Sides
Print and paper advocacy group Two Sides has gained another new member in ELMA, the European Letterbox Marketing Association.
Feldmuehle switches fuel, Cepi warns on gas crisis
German papermaker Feldmuehle is switching fuel from gas to light heating oil at short notice due to the gas supply crisis, while paper federation Cepi has warned about possible disruption to paper and...
July headlines make a big deal of deals
While the passing of one of print's most polarising figures dominated July's list of most read articles, deals were undoubtedly the overarching trend. And while their successful conclusions, in terms...
CPI: BBC has not provided full picture on paper
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has accused the BBC of failing to provide the full picture in a documentary about reducing carbon.
'De-printing' tech featured in BBC documentary
Israeli tech developer Reep Technologies gained exposure on the BBC this week for its “circular printing” system for erasing printed matter so that sheets of paper can be re-used.