How to bring your business into the Circular Economy

The circular economy is a new way of designing, making, and creating value that benefits business, society, and the environment.The current way of taking resources from the ground to make products, only to throw them away again is no longer an option. But if we make the transition to the Circular Economy it’s still possible to slow global warming and create a more sustainable world for now and for future generations.

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Circular Economy Lesson Plan

Let’s Go Circular! Our Circular Economy Lesson Plan helps engage young people on the meaning and importance of circularity.

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Packaging Reputation

The core role of packaging is to protect products and to keep food and drink fresher for longer. In doing so, packaging makes supply chains more efficient and protects the energy and resources invested in products.

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Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

We have been on a multi-year journey to implement the recommendations set out by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, improving how we communicate climate-related financial information.

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Looking after people and our communities

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We're a triple winner at the SHOP! D-A-CH Awards 2025

The Shop! D-A-C-H Awards recognize excellence in Point-of-Sale (POS) and the design of advertising display materials that range from complex promotions and visual merchandising to marketing-at-retail activations, digital technologies and data driven retail.

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What is the Circular Economy?

The circular economy is an alternative solution for the current linear economy that is based on a  ‘take, make, consume and dispose’ mindset. It is a model that is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

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PPWR: The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Explained

As a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, we fully support the European Union’s aim of promoting packaging circularity and reducing the impact of packaging on the environment. To help our customers navigate new rules shaping the future of packaging in the EU, we have outlined the latest information on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), its importance, objectives, and the differences between existing rules and the key measures introduced by the new legislation.

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Fibre Sourcing & Availability

Whilst we prioritise the use of recycled fibres through our circular business model, a small amount of virgin fibres are required. However, to deliver truly sustainable value, whilst we consume virgin fibre today we must also protect the resources that our business will need tomorrow.

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Caring for our people

At DS Smith, our most valuable asset is our people. Realising the potential of our people is essential for the continued growth of the business. As a responsible employer, we are conscious of the wide-reaching impact of employment relationships on individuals, their families and the communities in which they live and work.

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