Innovia launches white floatable PO shrink film
20 February 2024
Innovia Films, a company that manufactures polyolefin film materials for labels and packaging, has announced the extension of its product range for floatable polyolefin shrink…
sustainability
MM Packaging calls on pharma to focus on plastic reduction
14 February 2024
Sustainability not just a responsibility or obligation for the pharma category but an ‘enormous opportunity’.
New group aims to tackle print sector’s ageing workforce issues
14 February 2024
Several UK print industry personalities have joined together to create a new group aiming to attract young people to the printing industry.
Mondi builds first successful skateboard half pipe from containerboard
13 February 2024
Sustainable packaging and paper company Mondi has created a skateboard half pipe out of containerboard to highlight the values of the material’s use in every-day…
DS Smith trials ‘second harvest’ packaging
9 January 2024
Second harvest materials like straw and spent grain claimed to have the potential to save up to 10% of virgin fibres used in papermaking.
Epson moves to 100% renewable electricity
9 January 2024
All group sites worldwide have fully transitioned to 100% renewable electricity.
Stora Enso reaffirms commitment to act upon carbon emissions
13 December 2023
Commits to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 after becoming a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
Paper and plastic markets to grow
12 December 2023
Flexible plastics and paperboard to be the fastest growing packaging materials across the next five years, creating opportunities and challenges for the industry.
INX details evolving environmental practices
8 December 2023
Company is, ‘confident of helping customers innovate and achieve their sustainability goals while delivering greater value to their customers.’
McGowans implements CarbonQuota
13 November 2023
Product lifecycle assessments further the printer’s journey towards reducing its environmental impact.
Heidelberg signs up to UN Global Compact
25 October 2023
Printing equipment manufacturer confirmed as a participant in the world's largest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance.
ClimateCalc undergoes major upgrade
6 October 2023
First international carbon footprinting tool for the printing industry upgraded to improve functionality, security and user experience.
Online shoppers want more from packaging
18 September 2023
‘Brands risk losing business if their packaging fails to meet online shoppers’ increased sustainability standards,’ states DS Smith study.
MRP works with Grow My Tree
24 July 2023
MRP’s partnership with Grow My Tree is the latest in a long line of steps that the company is taking to improve its environmental credentials…
Scodix receives repulpability and recyclability certification
11 July 2023
SBS-E certification allows Scodix embellished products to use recycling symbol where relevant.