Sustainability In The Community

Two Sides member, Lecta, continues to innovate in sustainable packaging with the expansion of its EraCup Natural paperboard, a high-performance solution designed for a wide range of food service applications.

Originally developed for paper cups, EraCup Natural has evolved into a versatile solid bleached board (SBB) suitable for cups, bowls, trays and other takeaway packaging formats. Its performance and adaptability make it an ideal solution for today’s growing demand for functional, paper-based alternatives to traditional plastic-lined packaging.

Konica Minolta, Inc. has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2025 survey by CDP, marking the ninth time the company has achieved the highest assessment from this leading global environmental disclosure organisation. This recognition highlights Konica Minolta’s long-standing commitment to climate action, transparency and sustainability leadership.

As a Two Sides member, Konica Minolta’s continued success in international sustainability evaluations highlights the positive role that responsible technology and print-related companies can play in driving climate progress.

Canon has once again been recognised for its leadership in corporate sustainability, earning the Platinum rating from global sustainability ratings organisation EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This award places Canon in the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

As a Two Sides member, Canon’s achievement highlights the important role that print-industry technology providers play in advancing environmental responsibility across global supply chains.

Tradeprint, a leading force in sustainable print solutions, launched a Banner Return Pilot Scheme in January 2026, a UK-first initiative designed to significantly reduce the environmental impact of PVC and PVC-free display banners.

Built on circular economy principles, the scheme enables customers to return used banners for responsible recycling. Collected materials will be repurposed into durable infrastructure products such as traffic cones and road barriers, providing a smarter end-of-life route than landfill or incineration.

Formara Print & Marketing has been awarded Gold in the Mail Performance Award 2025 at the prestigious Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) Awards. The recognition was given for Formara’s innovative and results-driven direct mail campaign created for USP College’s Welcome Day.

Earlier this year, Formara became a proud member of Two Sides. By joining Two Sides, Formara underlines its dedication to responsible print marketing and to helping dispel common misconceptions about the environmental impact of paper and paper-based products.

The Navigator Company invited industry professionals from all over Europe to take part in their sustainability focussed event; “Navigator, on the Right Side of the Future”, of which Two Sides was able to attend as guests.

A dynamic and insightful few days, kicking off with the latest updates on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presented by Cepi, followed by a deep dive into how Navigator is rising to meet these new challenges. A thought-provoking round table explored the topics of sustainability and EUDR’s market impact, creating forward-looking conversations. The momentum continued into the afternoon with an immersive tours of their nurseries and surrounding forest areas where wood fibre is harvested. Before heading home, we had the unique opportunity to step inside one of their state-of-the-art paper mills for a guided tour.

LEIPA, a leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has made a bold move into the small business market with the launch of LEIPA Pull ‘n’ Pack. Traditionally known for large-scale paper rolls, LEIPA has introduced this innovative 9kg dispenser designed for protecting and packing empty spaces in boxes (“voidfill”). This new product makes sustainable packaging more accessible to smaller businesses, bridging a critical gap in the market.

As part of LEIPA’s commitment to promoting sustainable paper packaging, the company has chosen to use the Love Paper logo on its Pull ‘n’ Pack dispensers.