Environment

Adare SEC strengthens position as communications management expert for the public sector
A 30-year heritage of partnering with the public sector to transform citizen communications translates into the knowhow that enables Adare SEC to drive maximum efficiency, accuracy and quality for its...

Appetite for plastic-free advent calendars grows among Brits
Consumer appetite for alternative advent calendars is contributing to an increase in plastic-free versions, according to new research from DS Smith.

NUtec unveils Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified water-based inks
NUtec Digital Ink has secured Eco Passport accreditation from Oeko-Tex for select products within its water-based Aquamarine ink range.

Micropress becomes Carbon Balanced Printer
Micropress Printers has added to its sustainability credentials by becoming a Carbon Balanced Printer via the World Land Trust.

FSC UK launches Christmas card campaign
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK has launched its Christmas Card Pledge campaign, to ask those shopping for Christmas cards this year to pledge to choose FSC-certified cards.

EU reuse targets will “drastically increase” plastic use, CPI warns
The EU’s reuse targets for transport packaging could backfire and cause a 12-million tonne surge in plastic consumption, the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has warned.

Triumphant Power of Print event hails industry’s impact
The iconic Stationers’ Hall in the City of London was packed out yesterday (7 November) for the 13th annual Power of Print event, which highlighted the industry’s key trends and growth areas in a...

Oppboga Bruk to double board capacity with biggest investment in 50 years
Swedish board mill Oppboga Bruk is targeting growth in the luxury and premium packaging, plastic-replacement packaging and sign and display segments with a multimillion-euro spend on a new production...

Sun Chemical lauds new ink technology
Sun Chemical has announced a new platform for sheetfed inks that is described as its “most sustainable yet”.

Two Sides signs up three new members
Print and paper advocacy group Two Sides has welcomed a trio of new members – CPI, the Sheet Plant Association, and Greener Mail.