DS Smith partner with leading bee and biodiversity experts, Apilab, to monitor natural habitats at thirteen packaging facilities in France

With Apilab, we have enlisted the help of bees to measure biodiversity activity across thirteen DS Smith packaging facilities in France, and we announce the first results of this scientific project that launched in 2025.

We collaborated with Fantasy Forts, the maker of DIY play kits for children, and sparked imagination with new concepts in sustainable creativity

We collaborated with Fantasy Forts, the Dutch creator of unique construction toy kits for children to bring sustainable, imaginative, and open-ended play to life with their unique DIY construction kits for houses and fortresses. The company’s toys are intended to engage children in imaginative play and to encourage them to develop critical thinking and confidence in problem-solving.

European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) explained:

As a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, we fully support the European Union’s commitment to halting deforestation and promoting responsible sourcing through the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

We partnered with Minerva S.A. to introduce sustainable and seamless return packaging to e-commerce customers Greece

Our innovative DS Smith Tape Back packaging solution is recyclable and designed to simplify the e-commerce returns process. It is straightforward to open, incorporating two integrated and easy to peel adhesive strips, and the product can be securely resealed for collection as a return consignment.

The Expansion of Asian E-Commerce Platforms in Europe

Certain e-commerce platforms originating from Asia are reportedly expanding their operations within the European market, utilizing competitive pricing models and growth strategies. One such platform, Temu, has allegedly experienced a surge in popularity, ranking highly on app store charts in the US and gaining traction among European consumers.*1

We announce our collaboration with Priméale to replace plastic trays with an innovative fibre-based solution for the packaging of fresh products

With Priméale, a subsidiary of Agrial, an agricultural and food processing cooperative group, we have created a sustainable and plastic free punnet for the brand’s Priméale Vegetable Kit range.

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