Month: March 2026

Listen to the bees

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The Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner We all know how important bees are for the planet’s sustainability, but this has to be a first. Paper and packaging company DS Smith is using bees to monitor natural habitats at thirteen of its packaging plants in France. The question is why? DS Smith is a massive company … Read more

Amolia closing the loop

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The Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner We recently came across a company that takes used textiles, including printed ones, and refashions them into new products. Founded by Rikke Thykier and Jamie Harris, Amolia is all about upcycling, using waste as the raw material for new products such as cushions, bags, accessories and even artwork. Amolia … Read more