How PaperCut supports organisations in reducing their environmental impact

It's the sort of question that keeps PaperCutters up at night. Could a circular economy ever be a reality for the print industry? Chris Goult, Global Head of Market Readiness, gives us his thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gq2mj-dU

For over a decade, PrintReleaf has been the sustainability standard for MPS providers worldwide. With 400+ partners, 30,000+ customers, and more than 84 billion letter sheets offset, we’ve proven that sustainability and print can work hand in hand. Every page measured, every tree reforested, every result verified. Sustainability shouldn’t be a side program, it should be built into how you do business. Learn how leading MPS providers automate their environmental impact through PrintReleaf. https://lnkd.in/g_dUfE6Q #MPS #managedprint #sustainableprinting

🌊 Stop wasting while saving the ocean It’s great that we’re making products from ocean plastic but if the process around it creates waste, oversized packaging, or “sustainability theater,” we’re missing the point. I’m all for ocean plastics — but let’s cut the waste everywhere else too: • One box, not four. • No printed guides nobody reads → QR code. • One material, easy to recycle. • No paint, no coatings — texture > ink. • Regrind your own scrap. • Set supplier targets based on real LCA data, not buzzwords. • Audit returns/damage to prove minimal packaging still works. Do less. Do it better. That’s real sustainability — not just a green sticker on a brown box. #sustainability #packaging #circulareconomy #productdesign #operations #oceanplastics

Where’s the bounce back for paper packaging? After the Covid boom years, demand for paper packaging has struggled to recover. 2024 brought only modest growth (+2.1% corrugated, +0.7% folding cartons), far below pandemic peaks – and halfway through 2025, the bounce back many expected still hasn’t arrived. At NOA, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ve identified a perfect storm of factors holding the sector back: rising costs, regulatory pressure, retailer price squeezes, geopolitical uncertainty, and competition from lower-cost suppliers. But there are reasons for optimism. The shift of private labels toward paper packaging, coupled with stronger recycling systems and consumer sustainability demands, could fuel the eventual recovery. One thing’s certain: we’re still on the roller-coaster. Please follow this link to read our latest Blog: https://lnkd.in/eJPC3-ff #PackagingExpert #PackagingData #PackagingMultiClientReports #PackagingIndustryUK #Europe #GlobalMarkets #InvestmentInPackaging #PackagingMarketResearch

♻️ Colour Consistency Meets Circular Innovation Dealing with recycled plastics means dealing with complexity, variable material sources, unpredictable colour shifts, and tighter quality expectations from end customers. At Konica Minolta Sensing Europe, we provide industry-leading colour and appearance measurement solutions that help recyclers, compounders, and plastics processors take back control: ✅ Stabilise colour despite fluctuations in recyclate quality ✅ Improve batch-to-batch consistency ✅ Reduce waste, rework and customer complaints ✅ Enable data-driven quality control that supports circular economy goals 💡 Our Colour Matching software, combined with precision instruments like the CM-3700A Plus and CM-17d, offers a smart, scalable path to quality assurance, whether you’re blending recyclates or manufacturing end-use parts. 📍 Let’s talk about your challenges Join us at K – The World's No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber – Hall 11, Booth F68 and meet our Sales Engineers for one-on-one discussions about your production or QA hurdles. We're here to help you meet customer expectations while pushing forward on sustainability. #K2025 #KonicaMinolta #Recyclates #PlasticRecycling #ColourControl #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Spectrophotometer #CCMsolution #QualityControl #PlasticIndustry #ZeroDefect

At Acorn Web Offset Limited our commitment to sustainability in print continues to grow — and we’re proud to work with suppliers who share that same vision. 🌱 Sappi one of our trusted partners, leads the way in sustainable paper production. Together, we're working to reduce environmental impact across the entire supply chain. Learn more about our sustainability efforts: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejYDExhU 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eijwUWEQ #SustainablePrint #SustainableSuppliers #Sappi #EnvironmentalResponsibility #PrintWithPurpose

Where’s the bounce back for paper packaging? After the Covid boom years, demand for paper packaging has struggled to recover. 2024 brought only modest growth (+2.1% corrugated, +0.7% folding cartons), far below pandemic peaks – and halfway through 2025, the bounce back many expected still hasn’t arrived. At NOA, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ve identified a perfect storm of factors holding the sector back: rising costs, regulatory pressure, retailer price squeezes, geopolitical uncertainty, and competition from lower-cost suppliers. But there are reasons for optimism. The shift of private labels toward paper packaging, coupled with stronger recycling systems and consumer sustainability demands, could fuel the eventual recovery. One thing’s certain: we’re still on the roller-coaster. Please follow this link to read our latest Blog: https://lnkd.in/eJPC3-ff #PackagingIndustryUK #CorrugatedPackaging #PackagingMarketResearch #Ecommerce #ConsumerDemand #MultiClientReports #PackagingReports #PackagingData

When we started working on making the packaging of a camera completely plastic free, the biggest challenge wasn’t the box, it was what goes inside. Replacing bubble wrap sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest steps in eliminating plastic. It’s light, flexible, and guarantees perfect protection. Most paper-based fillers slow down production, increase weight, or don’t meet the same performance standards during transport. We had to rethink not just the material, but the entire packaging logic: how the product is positioned, fixed, and cushioned, without modifying the existing packing line. In our latest project video, we show how we achieved a 100% plastic free camera packaging that performs just like plastic — with the same protection, speed, and efficiency. Watch the full solution in the video below. What’s stopping your company from taking the same step? #ecopackaging #packaging #packagingdesign #sustainability #plasticfree

Labeling or banding, does it really make a difference? Spoiler: Yes, especially when you look at how they’re applied. Where traditional adhesive labeling depends on sticky layers, liners, and waste… Banding takes a completely different approach. - No liner - No adhesives - Just one step that seals, labels and brands When the application process changes, so do your material use, recyclability, and overall packaging efficiency. This is how the difference plays out in real-world operations. 👉https://lnkd.in/exQ8ih2T Make a difference. Go banding. #GoBanding #PackagingInnovation #SmartLabeling #LinerlessSolutions #SustainablePackaging #BandingWorks #LessWasteMoreImpact #PrintAndBand #PackagingEfficiency #FutureProofPackaging

As part of our continuous sustainability efforts, W&G Baird now offers more eco-friendly packaging solutions ♻️🌍 We offer printed and unprinted paper wrap or banded finishes in place of traditional plastic shrink wrap, where suitable, which significantly reduces single-use plastic usage and aligns with the growing demand for greener print practices. Learn more about our recent investments: https://lnkd.in/e9e3GSe9 #sustainability #commercialprint