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Building a brand around Sustainability
In today’s rapidly evolving industry, building a brand around sustainability is not a trend, it is a necessity. As consumers become more conscious of their environmental impact, businesses must prioritise sustainable practices to remain competitive and relevant. Keeping up with standards is at the heart of our operations from sourcing materials to delivering the final…
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Innovative uses of Paper Straws
The common shift from plastic to paper straws has become a significant step towards reducing single-use plastic waste. While our straws are commonly associated with sipping your favourite beverage, their potential extends far beyond this single function. Various people have found creative and practical applications for paper straws, transforming them into something more than just…
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The Great Debate- Striped Solid
Why is it that some people are drawn to the simplistic of solid colours while others find themselves moving towards the bold statement of colourful stripes? It is preference? Is it strategy? The debate between stripes and solids is all down to preferences, cultural influences and personal expression. Let’s explore the various reasons that some…
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Intrinsic achieves AA rating in latest BRCGS audit
Intrinsic Paper Straws is proud to announce that it has achieved an AA rating in its most recent audit against the globally recognised BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) Packaging Materials standard. This significant achievement demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compliance in the production of eco-friendly paper straws. The AA rating…
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We have joined the Made in Britain Community
We are pleased to announce that we are now part of the prestigious Made in Britain community. As a company we are committed to providing quality, innovation and supporting local industries. Joining Made in Britain reflects our dedication to offer our customers the very best of British manufacturing. What is Made in Britain? Made in…
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Introducing Midnight Black Paper Straws- A sustainable yet stylish choice
In an era where customers’ choices are controlled by environmental benefits, businesses are constantly enhancing their products to meet the demands of being sustainable yet stylish. We at Intrinsic are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product, the Midnight Black Straws. This new product launch is a testament to our commitment to providing…
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Helping businesses navigate the Oceans of Plastic
The global worries about plastic pollution have reached high limits in the most recent years, with our oceans being one of the environmental concerns. According to a report written by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050*. This is a…
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Unwrapping the festive magic of bespoke paper straws
It’s time to talk about the festive magic of bespoke paper straw designs. In this article we will explore the offering of bespoke paper straws, how they may transform your business, and how you can get ready for the festive season with Intrinsic Paper Straws. It’s never too early to be jolly and spread festive cheer…
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An Intrinsic Paper Straw is not just any paper straw
News The demand for eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic products is continuously increasing due to more and more countries implementing policies and restrictions on plastic goods. One product is the paper straw, a simple solution to plastic pollution that has recently been labelled ‘not better for the environment than plastic straws more than ever. However,…
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Helping the environment, one sip at a time
In a step towards environmental and sustainable responsibility, we have taken collective action to protect the environment and address the impact of operational admissions on our wildlife and green spaces. We have been recognising the urgency to change our ways of working throughout the world to combat climate change and protect our vital ecosystems. In…
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Facebook – Giveway Time
Giveaway Time – Show Us Your Skills & Your Straws Want to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher and a case of paper straws for your favourite food and drink venue? Today, whether you are a business or a customer, we all want to show that we are trying to make sustainable choices as part of…
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Factory receives environmental award
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ISO 14001:2015 after developing and implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets leading international standards. Formulated by the International Organization for Standardisation, ISO 14001:2015 provides businesses with an environmental management system framework to help them identify, measure, and control their environmental impacts, such…
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Intrinsic awarded BRCGS certification
We are delighted to announce that we have passed our BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) audit for Packaging Materials with flying colours. BRCGS is an internationally recognised benchmark for managing product safety, integrity, legality, quality, and operational controls in the food, food ingredient, manufacturing, processing, and packaging industries. During the two-day audit process, our…
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FSC and PEFC audits passed
What audits have Intrinsic recently passed? We are pleased to announce that Intrinsic Paper Straws has passed its audits for FSC and PEFC, as part of a multi-site Chain of Custody certification to cover all businesses within Mail Solutions Group. For many years each site has effectively operated separate FSC and PEFC certifications, but after…
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Gearing up for growth
Intrinsic Paper Straws are delighted to announce that it is expanding its production site and facilities as part of a major investment to support its long-term growth ambitions. Already, work on the extension is well underway, including redevelopment of existing units, with the project expected to be completed by the end of April 2022 in…
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Paper straw capacity tripled
Intrinsic Paper Straws are delighted to announce it has completed the purchase of four new paper straw production lines to cater for the surge in demand for its eco-friendly paper straws. The additional lines will be installed by the end of April at our site in Telford, Shropshire, alongside a new straw wrapping machine and…
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