INDUSTRY NEWS

Rebel Stationery Launches online auction of works on paper

8 AUGUST 2025

WORKS ON PAPER is an auction to raise funds for the next stage of business development for Rebel Stationery, a London-based ethical luxury stationery brand striving to support women in the global textile industries.

This collection of work has been created by a group of female and queer artists to celebrate and explore a variety of media, style, and of course, paper. Our artists have been selected for their visual excellence, exploring themes of femininity, cultural history and political diversity.

Each artist has presented work that is powerfully evocative and indicative of our company mission statement to recognise the intrinsic beauty of the feminine and the divine transcendence of creativity.

As well as to the artists who have submitted work, monies raised will also go towards ensuring Rebel can continue their mission by creating products that directly enable women around the world to sustain financial independence whilst safeguarding their unique crafts and heritage. https://rebelstationery.indy.auction/auctions/687f91f55da380e5104c0bfc

Consumers Do Not Understand What Causes Deforestation - A Two Sides article

7 AUGUST 2025

The recent research published by Two Sides Europe, the ‘Trend Tracker Survey 2025’, looks at changing consumer perceptions towards print, paper and paper-based packaging, specifically at their environmental perceptions, reading habits, packaging preferences and attitudes towards tissue products.

What Impacts On Forests Most?

The print and paper industry is surrounded by myths, many of which are rooted in historical misconceptions about paper’s impact on forests. The need to bust these myths and raise awareness of paper’s sustainability is now more important than ever.

This recent consumer research reveals a significant gap between perception and reality. When asked which industries or activities have the greatest impact on forests, only 41% of respondents correctly identified agriculture, including farming and cattle raising - as the leading contributor and primary cause of deforestation. In contrast, 60% of European consumers believe urban development poses the greatest threat, an increase from 55% in both 2021 and 2023. 58% believe palm oil plantations (up from 52% in 2023), 54% think construction and timber (up from 52% in 2023), 52% believe energy and wood fuel (slightly down from 54%), and 46% deem the paper and pulp industry is the most significant contributor - up from 42% in 2023.

In reality, deforestation is primarily driven by agricultural expansion, especially in tropical and sub-tropical regions. European forests, where most of the raw material for paper and paper-based packaging originates, are growing with net forest area increasing by the equivalent of approximately 1,500 football pitches per day.¹ ²

The IPIA asks print to look ‘beyond the margin’

5 AUGUST 2025

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) is setting out to tackle a critical issue for the print industry at its Annual Conference on August 28th – how to achieve business growth, seize opportunity and overcome an array of market challenges.

Held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, the event’s theme is, “Beyond the Margin – charting new territory for growth, adaptation and commercial success in print.”

Alasdair Browne, Chair of the IPIA, comments: “This year’s theme reflects a pressing need for our industry to look past the immediate pressures of day‑to‑day operation, fighting to protect profit margins on existing work, and consider where future growth will come from. The conference brings together in-depth research, practical case studies and expert perspectives to help print businesses navigate those wider opportunities.”

The conference will encourage delegates to explore the new markets, smarter processes and fresh thinking that allow businesses not just to survive, but to evolve and thrive.

Liveryman Graham Thomas Interviews Liveryman Philip Womack for TheNeverVine

4 AUGUST 2025

Acclaimed author and Liveryman Philip Womack talks to TheNeverZine about his process, the business and developing his voice, book after book.

Newly minted Liveryman Philip Womack has been interviewed by TheNeverZine, a digital publication owned by fellow Liveryman Graham Thomas. The interview covers Philip’s successful writing career and gives valuable insight into the publishing world and also into his creative process.

Philip was approached by Graham at a recent Court dinner at the Hall for this interview. He is creative, independent and entrepreneurial in his drive and perseverance, displaying all the attributes that TheNeverZine seek out.

Follow the link to read Philip’s interview, and to read other fantastic articles on the zine

Article Link: https://zine.theneverpress.com/interview-philip-womack-author/