Environment
DS Smith unveils circularity tool
DS Smith is claiming an industry first with a new tool that allows customers to rate the sustainability of their packaging choices.
UPAC combines secondhand box businesses
Independent packaging supplier UPAC Group has combined two of its businesses into one division to create what it claims is the UK’s largest secondhand box merchant.
Climate change: 'the investment opportunity of the century'
Virtual.Drupa marked Earth Day 2021 with a compelling keynote presentation from climate change expert Dr Gabrielle Walker.
CPI joins calls for link between UK and EU emission trading schemes
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) have joined calls for the UK government and the EU Commission to work together on climate change...
MacroArt launches new initiative to reduce environmental impact
Wide-format printer MacroArt has commissioned a formal ‘top to bottom’ review of its green credentials from Green Circle Solutions as part of a new initiative to reduce its environmental impact.
Willday scoops Selfridges spot with plantable books
SME printer Willday Printers has scooped a prestigious spot in Selfridges & Co’s Project Earth initiative for its Willsow range of plantable children’s books made with seeded paper.
Lessebo celebrates gold eco standard
Lessebo Paper has been awarded Cradle to Cradle gold certification for part of its paper range –the first paper maker worldwide to achieve the accolade.
More printers join Carbon Balanced Printer scheme
Another five companies have signed up to have their annual carbon emissions balanced through the Carbon Balanced Printer programme.
Industry firms step up on Global Recycling Day
Printers and industry suppliers have been stepping up to shout about their green credentials on Global Recycling Day.
Potts Print becomes Carbon Balanced Printer
Potts Print (UK) has become an official Carbon Balanced Printer.