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Environmentally Friendly Packaging – Eco 6 Pack Ring

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Plastic waste is a severe problem around the world. As we strive to move to a Circular Economy innovative companies search to replace plastic with environmentally friendly packaging. Here's an example... One of the major offenders is the plastic six pack ring. We've all seen images of turtles or birds ensnared in them. But it's not just the visible suffering of the animals which is of concern. The hidden danger is what happens to the plastic as it breaks down.  More than 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year. As it breaks down, research suggests...

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Innovative Printing and Social Responsibility

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Printing with Citronella Ink

Here at GSM magazine, we like to research innovative ideas for the use of paper and printing. We call it The Big Idea. In GSM12 we see how a daily newspaper in Sri Lanka used ink to combat Dengue Fever. According to the World Health Organisation, dengue fever is one of the most rapidly spreading diseases on the planet. This mosquito-borne virus causes a severe flu-like illness. In some cases it can be fatal. In 2014, Sri Lanka experienced an epidemic of the disease. This prompted the government to initiate National Dengue Week. Printing for the Social Good Mawbima is...

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The Circular Economy and How Paper fits in…

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What is a Circular Economy? We take a look at the Concept and how Paper fits in... The concept of a circular economy was actually developed back in the 60's. Kenneth Boulding, an american economist and peace activist, wrote "The Economics of the Coming Spaceship Earth". It outlined the core principles of what we now know as the Circular Economy. A Circular Economy is ‘an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual demand for new resources’. In many ways, the natural world is the perfect example of a circular economy. Plants grow from the earth. Animals eat the plants....

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Environmental Credentials of Paper

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Living in a Circular Economy means we consider each product we use in terms of its sustainability. So, when it comes to printing, we need to look at the sustainability of the paper we print on. The best way to do this is to learn about the environmental credentials of paper. Environmental credentials relate to the source of raw materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability and / or potential impact of a product relative to the environment. Environmental Certifications and / or Credentials fall into one of the following three levels: Forest Level Certifications Mill Level Certifications & Credentials Paper Level Certifications &...

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