Environment

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.

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has made a fresh six-figure investment in new print, mailing and warehouse equipment as it heads towards the end of its financial year on-target.

Ronald Britton has launched what it claims is the world’s first micro-plastic-free iridescent glitter as an expansion to its Bioglitter brand.

Two Sides’ anti-greenwash campaign experienced its busiest year to date in 2019, with 131 companies removing misleading anti-paper statements.