Sustainability
Formara joins Two Sides
Formara has become the latest industry name to become a member of print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.
Administrator launched for packaging EPR scheme
PackUK, a new scheme administrator launched by the government to help businesses reduce packaging usage and promote more sustainable alternatives, was launched yesterday (21 January).
Cubiquity awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating
Cubiquity has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses globally assessed for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Two Sides to launch new Love Paper Week
Two Sides initiative Love Paper is launching a new week-long event to encourage the industry to collectively champion paper and sustainability to consumers and businesses.
Formara wins sustainability award
Formara Print & Marketing has won a sustainability award from the national Business Awards UK, revealed on 5 December.
John E Wright supercharges sustainability strategy with grant
Signage and exhibition printer John E Wright has installed five electric charging points at its Nottingham headquarters, with solar panels due for installation in early 2025.
Prodigi launches “first-of-its-kind” end caps for cardboard tubes
Print on demand firm Prodigi has launched a “first-of-its-kind” moulded fibre end cap for cardboard tubes.
Healeys backs green ambitions with new solar panels
Healeys Printers has purchased 95kW of solar panels for its factory roof as part of its new ‘Road to Net Zero’ proposition.
Kavalan materials granted protective patent
TAYA Canvas (Shanghai) has been granted a protective patent for its Kavalan PVC-free range of banner materials.
SMP awards raise a glass to rising stars and green printing
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) yesterday (26 September) celebrated the UK’s mailing industry talent at its annual awards ceremony, giving special attention to the industry’s younger talent...
Heidelberg teams with Solenis on advanced barrier coatings
Heidelberg has announced a new partnership with speciality chemicals giant Solenis, focused on barrier coatings for applications such as paper packaging that can replace plastics.
Government releases estimated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility
The government has released its ‘illustrative base fees’ for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the first time, with aluminium, fibre-based composite and plastic packaging topping the list for...