Environment
Government releases estimated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility
The government has released its ‘illustrative base fees’ for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the first time, with aluminium, fibre-based composite and plastic packaging topping the list for...
Brewer pays out £400k-plus over packaging waste failure
Historic Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has paid £414,000 to charity after failing to register as a producer of packaging for an astonishing 18 years.
Power of Print set for packaging focus
The 2024 Power of Print seminar, which is now in its 14th year, will take place at Stationers' Hall in London on 5 November, this year with a strong focus on packaging.
M&S puts garlic baguettes in paper packs
Marks & Spencer is claiming a UK first with a switch to paper-based packing for its garlic baguettes.
Nirvana CPH gains B Corp accreditation
Nirvana CPH is celebrating after achieving B Corp certification for its creative production services.
Konica Minolta joins Two Sides
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has joined print and paper advocacy organisation Two Sides.
Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how
Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...
DS Smith replaces one billion pieces of plastic ahead of schedule
Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the world’s major FMCG brands, DS Smith said it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.
Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update
Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
Ivo Textiles fined £71,000 for polluting sewers
Fabric and wallpaper printer Ivo Textiles has been ordered to pay £71,000 in damages for dumping chemicals and textiles down its drains for four years.