Recycling

Guardian Print Centres reduce emissions by 9%

The Guardian's print centres (GPCs) have improved energy, water and waste efficiency through a raft of new measures, new figures reveal.

Arjowiggins to close Danish mill due to declining paper demand

Arjowiggins Graphic is to shut down its Dalum mill in Odense, Denmark, by the end of 2012.

CPI UK renews contract with J&G Environmental

Book printer CPI UK has renewed its waste management contract with J&G Environmental for a further two years.

Government 'must take stronger action on raw materials shortage'

The government must take urgent action on a raw material crunch facing the UK, businesses and environmental organisations have warned.

Drinks carton reprocessing plant to open next year

A drinks carton reprocessing plant is set to be operational in the UK by 2013 following an agreement between packaging producer Sonoco Alcore and the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment...

GreenBottle launches paper wine bottle to UK market

The UK-based, eco-friendly packaging firm has signed a deal with independent wine supplier Kingsland Wines to produce the nation's first paper bottles for its customers' wines.

Arjowiggins expands Greenfield mill

Arjowiggins Graphic's Greenfield Mill has increased its capacity by 10,000 tonnes of pulp since the beginning of the year, following completion of the first phase of a 1.5m investment.

UK paper converter develops eco-friendly in-store signage

Blackburn-based BCP Fluted Packaging claims its new biodegradable POP display board will revolutionise the in-store signage sector.

Smurfit Kappa SSK celebrates 150 years

The Birmingham paper mill in Nechels has marked its 150th anniversary with a Victorian-themed celebration at Birmingham Town Hall.

Fespa puts sustainability at the heart of its educational programme for Fespa Digital

Fespa has said it will offer free advice to printers on sustainable production at this year's Fespa Digital exhibition.

Mortons Print awards Palm Recycling waste collection contract

Newspaper printer Mortons Print has awarded Palm Recycling a collection contract for its waste newsprint.

Chesapeake places waste work with J&G Environmental

Waste management business J&G Environmental has won a contract to collect print waste from Chesapeake's 14 production sites.