GCA 2018 AGM and Conference Sue Morrish talks though the pros and cons of plastic and compostable of packaging.
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Greenwashing: How to Make Environmental Claims that Stand Up
Making sustainability claims that are clear, honest and properly backed up. Greenwashing is one of those terms that gets used a lot, but it is worth being clear about what it means. In simple terms, it is when a business makes an environmental claim about a product, service or technology that is unsubstantiated, misleading, vague, or not properly supported by…
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Opportunities for Greeting Card Publishers, Designers, Printers & Suppliers Did you know there may be funding support available to help small businesses make practical sustainability improvements? Whether you are reducing energy use, installing EV charging, improving packaging, upgrading equipment, or developing innovative low-carbon products, there are UK-wide and regional schemes that may help. Grant availability changes regularly, so this guide…
log in to access (Already logged in? Refresh your browser)B Corp for the Greetings Card Industry: The What. The How. The Why.
Following on from the fantastic webinar recently hosted by Will Powell, founder of Future Shift, were pleased to share a deeper dive into the ideas he explored. Will has kindly expanded on his insights in this blog post, offering a clear and practical look at what B Corp really means for the greetings card industry the what, the how and…
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The 2026 Sustainability Trends GCA Members Should Know About
As we look ahead to the new year, sustainability continues to evolve from a “nice to have” into a core part of how greeting card businesses operate, trade and communicate. Regulatory expectations are shifting, consumer scrutiny is sharper, and sustainability is increasingly linked to long-term resilience rather than just environmental ambition. Drawing on recent UK…
COP30 Outcomes: Key Takeaways
COP30 in Belém (Brazil) ended with a fragile but important deal on 21st November 2025. It moves the Paris Agreement further into the “implementation” phase but leaves big gaps on fossil fuels and finance. This summary gives you a quick sense of what went well, what didn’t, and what you can do next. What Went Well at COP30 1. Shift from…
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