All eyes in Brussels were on the European Commission’s 2023 Work Programme last month. 43 new initiatives, 8 refits, and 116 priority proposals were confirmed, many of which will dictate Intergraf’s work over the coming year. On 18 October, the European Commission adopted its new Work Programme for It is situated against the crises we are facing due to the …
PAPER RECYCLING REACHED 71.4% IN 2021
The European Paper Recycling Council has released its latest monitoring report, which shows that 71.4% of all paper and board in Europe was recycled in 2021. We are one step closer to reaching the industry target of 76% by 2030. Intergraf is a member of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), an industry self-initiative monitoring the progress of paper and …
PRINTERS MUST PROVESUSTAINABILITY
Pressure is building on publishers to prove sustainability or lose ad buyers, reports ‘What’s New in Publishing’. This will impact printers, who are increasingly expected to prove their own environmental credentials to their customers. There are various tools for printers to calculate their carbon footprint. These include the IntergrafRecommendations on CO2 emissions calculation in the printing industry, and the linked …
PRINT CLOSER TO BEING IN SCOPE OF EU DEFORESTATION LAW
Following our advocacy towards Members of the European Parliament, an amendment has been tabled in the EU Deforestation Regulation draft which includes printed paper products in the scope. This is good news for our sector. We commend the European Parliament’s Environment Committee for voting to extend the scope of the Deforestation Regulation to printed paper products, closing an important loophole. …
TWO SIDES SURVEY DISCLOSES THAT 8/10
CONSUMERS WANT MORE SUSTAINABLE
PACKAGING
Do you value sustainability when it comes to your choices as a consumer? Survey results reveal that consumers want more sustainable packaging and expect companies to be more transparent. The survey interviewed 2.000 adults and revealed that the vast majority (82%) believe companies use too much or excessive packaging when delivering or selling in-store products. Almost half of those who …
World Vision Ukraine Appeal
Ukraine Appeal Mailing 3rd March 2022 Dear Member In these special circumstances in Ukraine. The Irish Printing Federation and its suppliers are happy to support and donate their time and materials to the World Vision Ukraine Appeal Mailing. We hope it make some difference in the exceptional efforts in their Appeal. We are now looking for a contribution/donation to cover …
PAPER TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
Paper is central to some of the world’s oldest traditions that continue to be practiced today. Moreover, there are artistswho create highly intricate sculptures out of paper. Let’s explore some traditions around the globe where paper is at its core. In Japan during the Tanabata festival one particular custom is to write one’s wishes on a colourful piece of paper, …
POSITIVE TRENDS RELATING TO CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
Even though the printing industry is facing several challenges nowadays due to the current paper shortage situation, it is crucial to highlight some positive trends relating to consumer behaviour. Firstly, direct mail is enjoying a resurgence. A recent study shows that almost half of Generation Z trust mail ads and 42% have searched for a brand online after receiving a …
International Print Day
Happy International Print Day 20th October 2021
Print Industry Pension Fund
PRINT INDUSTRY PENSION FUNDSA bona fide investment advisory firm has recently advertised that some funds remain in print industry pension funds and may be paid out to qualifying persons (and to appropriate relatives of deceased members). Their newspaper notice referred to the 1970s and 1980s, but we should not rule out employment before or after that.The investment company is: Acumen …