All DS Smith articles – Page 3
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ArticleDS Smith and DOM-TITAN to eliminate 1.7 tonnes of styrofoam per year with new pack
DS Smith has joined forces with a Slovenian provider of security solutions, DOM-TITAN, to develop a recyclable, protective cardboard pack that replaces a previous version made from styrofoam.
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ArticleDS Smith exploring plans for seaweed paper and packaging
As part of its €117m sustainability-focused R&D program, DS Smith is exploring how seaweed fibres can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products.
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ArticleDS Smith invests in robot workforce at UK’s largest paper mill
With the aim of increasing sustainability and efficiency, DS Smith has replaced forklifts at one of its plants in the UK with automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
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ArticleCould the birth of the ‘fusion shopper’ change retail forever?
New research from DS Smith claims to have identified the birth of the “fusion shopper” – with many consumers now blending their time across bricks and mortar, online, and click & collect.
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ArticleNew study finds that almost half of consumers hoard carboard boxes
According to new data from DS Smith, 44% of consumers hoard cardboard boxes – with 135m believed to be sitting in sheds, garages, and wardrobes in the UK alone.
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ArticleNew DS Smith initiative seeks to help brands assess circularity of their packs
DS Smith has today launched its Circular Design Metrics – a new set of guidelines that allow customers to rate the circularity of their packaging.
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ArticleThe role of packaging in the healthcare e-commerce boom
With the increase in home deliveries of medicines and pharmaceuticals it is important to implement sustainable packaging early in the supply chain to ensure not just speed and security, but to minimize the environmental impact.
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ArticleEvolution of e-commerce in 25 years: towards sustainable packaging
Gavin Mounce, e-commerce design manager at DS Smith, shares his thoughts on the importance of sustainability in the rapidly growing e-commerce channel and what part the creative community has to play in shaping its future.
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ArticleThe future of packaging post-Covid
Chris Murray, Managing Director of DS Smith UK & Ireland, shares his predictions for the future of the packaging industry in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ArticleWatch the first session of our Global Packaging Innovation Forum on-demand
What are the trends and pain points creating demand for innovation in secondary and tertiary packaging and the supply chain?
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ArticleJoin us for the start of the Global Packaging Innovation Forum
Take part in the very first event of our Global Packaging Innovation Forum on 15th March 2021 from 14:00-15:30 CET!
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Article‘You only get one chance to make a great first impression’
The importance of first impressions in shaping consumer response to your packs should never be understated, argues Gavin Mounce, e-commerce design manager at DS Smith, in our latest comment piece.
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ArticleReducing the pain of e-commerce returns
Gavin Mounce, e-commerce design manager at DS Smith, explores the different types of returns, why they often are such a problem for e-commerce retailers, and what companies can do to tackle them.
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ArticleHow can packaging increase sales capacity and profits during peak season?
DS Smith design expert, Gavin Mounce, explores the important role packaging solutions play and how they can make a significant difference to sales capacity and profitability during one of the busiest e-commerce periods of the year.
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ArticleLooking ahead to 2021: E-commerce packaging in a changing world
What lessons has the industry learned from 2020 when it comes to e-commerce packaging, and how will these be built upon in the coming year?
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ArticleWD-40 and DS Smith present recyclable secondary packaging solution
WD-40 and DS Smith have worked together to deliver a paper-based, recyclable secondary packaging solution that has led to the removal of 586,208 individual pieces of plastic from the waste stream.
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ArticleDS Smith and Touchguard to launch virus resistant packaging
DS Smith is partnering with Touchguard to develop a new range of bacteria and virus-safeguarded sustainable cardboard packaging across its operations in Europe and North America.
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ArticleResearch says consumers continue to prioritise sustainability during Covid
DS Smith is warning brands and retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic does not mean they can overlook their environmental efforts after European research shows that shoppers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging.
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ArticleDS Smith and Glenhaze support BrewDog with launch of 2020 advent calendar
With the festive period fast approaching, DS Smith and Glenhaze have supported the creation of BrewDog’s 2020 advent calendars in line with the brewer’s commitment to being carbon negative.
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ArticleThe power of a millimetre in packaging design
Sustainability is a critical topic and a key priority for everyone, but how much difference can small changes to packaging design make?