Environment

There was a time during the last decade when carbon footprint reduction seemed to be the primary topic of conversation in the print industry, with recyclables, chemicals and shifts to new, greener...

Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.

DS Smith has described its business model as “robust” after posting year end results that were boosted by a jump in e-commerce business caused by Covid-19.

James Cropper has posted record sales and profits after an eventful year that has seen its paper business return to profitability.

Micropress director Rob Cross has said it is “time for strong businesses to shine”, as the firm completes a multi-million pound investment round it began last summer.

Publisher Condé Nast has announced that it will end the use of all single-use plastic packaging by 2025, and will move to 100% certified paper by the end of next year.

Macfarlane Packaging has introduced an environmental impact rating (EIR) to help customers make informed choices about the sustainability of every product it sells.

Transcend Packaging has launched the world’s first sustainable gift card using paperboard provided by Iggesund.

CCM is doing its bit to help with efforts against coronavirus by offering out hand sanitiser in a non-profit scheme after its managing director’s charity bike ride was postponed due to the outbreak.

Stationery start-up Utterly Printable has introduced a carbon offsetting feature for its online customers.