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Eye on the paper markets
An eye on the markets: Defining standards for paper and board

This year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of the original UK trade association for the paper sector. As the UK moves towards a circular economy, fibre-based products are growing in popularity and as public awareness has grown, the momentum toward fibre-based packaging products also increases. Paper and card packaging products rank the highest with UK consumers for sustainability attributes, including ‘better for the environment’ (69 per cent) and ‘easier to recycle’ (61 per cent),... More

Recycling rates
Robinson’s survey identifies lack of education as negatively impacting recycling rates

The report comes during Recycle Now’s annual ‘Recycle Week’

Paper packaging
CPI publishes revised Design for Recyclability Guidelines

The guidelines were developed through consultation with the paper industry and packaging supply chain

Paper and cardboard packaging
DS Smith trials use of seaweed, cocoa shells and daisies for packaging
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Savannah Coombe
| 25 August 2022 |
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If successful, the materials will be used in the company’s paper and packaging making process
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RECOUP pushes for end to ‘material switching’ trend
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Savannah Coombe
| 19 August 2022 |
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The charity has produced case studies showing the need to consider overall recyclability
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RoadChef recycling scheme turns coffee cups to paper and packaging
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Alice Lang
| 2 August 2022 |
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The company is working alongside major retailers and the National Cup Recycling Scheme
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Supply chain food redistribution grew 16 per cent in 2021
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Amelia Kelly
| 7 July 2022 |
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WRAP report highlights progress, but nearly 200,000 tonnes of surplus food still goes uneaten
Lambeth #InTheLoop
‘#InTheLoop’ campaign to encourage on-the-go recycling in Lambeth
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| 5 July 2022 |
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New bins fitted with solar-powered smart sensors will compress waste, allowing for more to be captured
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TerraCycle partners with Evreka on new waste management system
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| 23 March 2022 |
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Initiative announced will track recyclable material sent for processing 
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Analysis identifies 12 items contaminating paper recycling streams
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| 21 March 2022 |
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Textile waste tops Scottish emissions report
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| 17 February 2022 |
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The material accounted for four per cent of waste weight in 2020, but 32 per cent of the country’s carbon impact
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How to waste less this Christmas
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| 23 December 2021 |
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Resource’s guide to reducing waste and recycling common festive items – trees, decorations, wrapping paper, and more.
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Business in Brief – 17/12/21
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| 17 December 2021 |
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A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including DS Smith, UKCM, and Tidy Planet
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Aldi to trial fully recyclable sandwich packaging
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Kai Malloy
| 2 August 2021 |
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The supermarket is working with its supplier Greencore to roll out ‘100 per cent paper’ packaging
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Proctor and Gamble pilot paper Lenor bottles
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Kai Malloy
| 28 July 2021 |
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The consumer goods company has partnered with paper bottle company Paboco to trial the packaging prototype
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European paper industry delivers on emission reduction and recycling commitments
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Emma Love
| 12 July 2021 |
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The Confederation of European Paper Industries’ 2020 figures show a rise in renewable energy and a fall in CO2 emissions, alongside an increased recycling rate
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85.6 per cent of Surrey’s recycling is now processed in the UK
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Emma Love
| 12 July 2021 |
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The Surrey Environment Partnership’s recent report highlights the successes of Surrey’s waste management, but emphasises the need for residents to recycle correctly
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Reigate and Banstead extends DS Smith recycling partnership
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Lidia Creech
| 17 June 2021 |
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The Borough Council has extended its 20-year recycling partnership with DS Smith 
Presona baler delivers economic solution for Diamond Box
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15 June 2021 |
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The packaging manufacturer has sought a solution from Presona that will save it money, time and energy
Northern Ireland records new low of 21.6 per cent for waste sent to landfill
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Lidia Creech
| 22 April 2021 |
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Though recycling rates have shrunk by 1.7 per cent, the nation has reached a new low for waste sent to landfill at 21.6 per cent 
Dry mixed recycling at kerbside
Keep Britain Tidy targets contaminated recycling in Milton Keynes
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Lidia Creech
| 21 April 2021 |
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Milton Keynes Council has marked recycling as contaminated in an effort to educate residents as part of a Keep Britain Tidy campaign
Coventry MRF
Construction to begin on new Coventry MRF
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Lidia Creech
| 7 April 2021 |
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The new recycling facility will be owned by eight local authorities through Sherbourne Recycling Limited 
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Paper packaging saves retailer 90 tonnes of plastic
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| 6 April 2021 |
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Spanish fashion retailer Alvaro Moreno expected to save up to 90 tonnes of plastic in switch to paper packaging
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