Anouska Kett on LinkedIn: Today we've announced our results to the market. Find out how we've… (2024)

I am very proud of the excellent progress we have made in helping our customers with their sustainability challenges. In particular, replacing one billion pieces of plastic with fibre-based alternatives, more than a year ahead of schedule, and reducing our total greenhouse gas emissions by 19% versus our base year of 2019. See our full year highlights: https://ow.ly/sRqO30sEpnu

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The DS Smith team raced on the Bega River from Timișoara, Romania, at the Make it! Race it! Recycle it! 8th edition with the Cartonosaurus Rex craft, developed locally by our super creative design team. ⛵The innovative boat, the caveman's competitive spirit, and the exploration possibilities on the shore were highly appreciated by the public, resulting in 4 prizes for our colleagues:🏆 Best Theme🏆 1st prize in the “Saved by the Bell” race🥈 2nd Prize for Artistic Performance🥈 2nd Prize for Speed #Innovation #Sustainability #Team

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Check out the exciting rebuild of our new PM4 press section at the Viana Paper Mill! 🏗️🔧This cutting-edge upgrade is another fantastic milestone in our 50-year journey of innovation and sustainability. Watch the incredible engineering and teamwork in action from start to finish! 👏✨

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Fantastic POS from our UK team, ready for the sporting season ahead! ⚽ ⛳🏏We loved working with Britvic on their recent campaign where sports fans could be in with a chance to win a TNT sports subscription! ⚾🏈🎾In order to catch shoppers’ attention more effectively, the display uses high quality graphics, product imagery and captivating shapes that are 👁️ eye-catching to attract shoppers, helping the POS displays stand out in the linear layout of stores. Plus the displays are modular 🧩 in design, allowing for maximised execution in different sizes across various store formats. 🛒With shopping habits continuing to change, it’s more important than ever to make an impact in-store. #DSSmith #RetailMarketing #Britvic #InstoreTheatre #POSDisplay #RetailImpact #3DPOS #SummerOfSport

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Today, the ‘You and Yours’ programme on BBC Radio 4 featured a discussion about the ongoing changes in supermarket packaging. Our expert, Lydia Butler, shared insights into our efforts to reduce single-use plastic from supermarket shelves. You can listen to the full interview here (starting from the 35-minute mark): https://ow.ly/RaKG30sEaKfFor more information about our innovative packaging solutions, please visit: ow.ly/NTls30sEaEv#Packaging #PlasticReduction #Innovation

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Make it! Race it! Recycle it!, the most beloved community event on the Bega River and one of our most renowned CSR activities is quickly approaching, and the DS Smith Packaging Romania team has prepared this year a theme that everybody loves. 🧐As you are already acquainted by now, the craft will be entirely manufactured at the packaging plant in Timisoara. Can you guess the theme? 🧭🗺️🔎#Team #Innovation #Sustainability #Recycling

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At our PackRight centres, we collaborate with customers to optimize packaging, add value, and minimize risk. We set success criteria upfront, whether it’s boosting turnover, reducing costs, managing risk, or ensuring that you are 'circular ready'. We engineer, develop, and test new packaging solutions tailored to your needs and strategic goals. Discover more on how we can address your packaging challenges here: https://ow.ly/If5q30sE5GZ#PowerofLess #Packaging #Innovation

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The next adventure begins... I’m happy to share I'm starting a new position as Global POS Strategy & Innovation Lead at DS Smith!

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In partnership with some of the world's most iconic FMCG brands, we have been leading the plastic replacement fight and since 2020 we have replaced over 1 billion everyday plastic items from supermarket shelves. Everyday plastic items we have replaced include fruit and vegetable punnets, plastic carriers, and shrink-wrap that is commonly found on soft drink bottles. As consumer demand for plastic replacement continues to grow, we are 100% dedicated to helping our customers find innovative solutions. Our vision extends beyond sustainable packaging to innovative and interactive packaging, enhanced with cutting-edge technologies. We are excited about the future possibilities and the positive impact we can create. Learn more about how we use circular design in collaboration with our customers to create more sustainable packaging ideas and solutions 👉 https://ow.ly/o46Z50S1Xxs

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