With just 13 percent of its surface area covered in woodlands, the UK is the least leafy country in the European Union, ZME Science reported. The situation is even more…

Billerud continues to advance its sustainability agenda with a clear strategic direction, strengthened governance and Science Based Targets guiding the company toward net‑zero by 2050. In CDP’s latest assessment, Billerud remains on the Leadership level with A‑ ratings in both Climate and Forests – underlining that the company’s progress continues to meet rigorous external scrutiny.  “Billerud has a solid foundation and a clear direction for the years ahead. For me, sustainability is about being fact-based and transparent in how we work – relying on high-quality data, clear targets and consistent follow-up to guide decisions. Our Science Based Targets toward net‑zero by 2050, combined with our ambition to integrate sustainability into everyday decisions, give us that structure". Sofia Hedevåg-EVP Sustainability & Public Affairs

Just as the world takes a major step in turning the tide on plastic pollution with a global treaty, the European Union is on the cusp of agreeing new regulations that could flood the market with millions of tonnes of new plastic. Well intended but misguided amendments have been put forward on the Commission’s proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which are now being debated in the European Parliament. These amendments undermine the spirit of the regulation by trying to introduce mandatory reuse targets for cardboard, a material that is often unsuitable for multiple reuses. If accepted, these amendments would push economies away from the most recycled packaging materials and towards plastic alternatives, embedding a plastic economy into the market.