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Sustainable lifestyle continues to grow, with an increase in demand for sustainable packaging, driven by consumers' preference for more sustainable choices, including in the use of packaging. A market survey conducted by Straits Research reveals that the demand for sustainable packaging is growing at a 7.70 percent rate annually.
According to Towards Packaging's market research, the most dominant type of sustainable packaging is paper-based packaging, such as paperboard. Constructed from numerous layers of pulp, paperboard provides a robust and durable structure, ensuring the safe packaging of a wide range of goods.
Read more: Get to Know Paperboard: The Multifunctional Sustainable Paper Packaging
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Kartini’s enduring legacy resonates strongly with Indonesian women today, inspiring them to embody her determined spirit in various aspects of their lives. One of the modern-day Kartini is Kartika Pupusta, a 25-year-old, Plantation Assistant at APRIL Group's Ukui Estate.
Without knowing anyone in Kalimantan, the second child of three siblings left Medan, North Sumatra, where her family resides, to pursue a degree in Forestry from Palangkaraya University in Central Kalimantan in 2016.
Read more: Empowering Women: Kartika Pupusta’s Journey in the Forestry Sector
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Located within Pangkalan Kerinci, the Riau Complex provides a vibrant community of over 10,000 residents. More than just a residential area, it serves as a melting pot where diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions foster an environment where diversity thrives.
Ramadan, a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims worldwide, including those within the complex of RAPP, APRIL’s operating arm in Riau province. Beyond fasting and prayer, it is a time for introspection and gratitude, emphasizing the importance of sharing and giving to others.
Read more: Embracing Diversity: Ramadan in the Heart of Riau Complex
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The world celebrates March 21 as International Forest Day. Also known as the International Day of Forests, it was established by the United Nations General Assembly back in 2013. Every year since then, the day has been an important point in the calendar, when planting programs and other activities are organized at the local, national and international level. It’s all about conserving and celebrating one of our planet’s most important (and most endangered) natural treasures: forests.
But why are forests so important? And what can we do to protect them? In this article, we get to the root of the matter, looking closely at the benefits forests provide and seeing what can be done to protect them. We also ask ourselves an important question: how can we help forests continue to survive, thrive, and provide for future generations?
Read more: 5 Ways to Protect Our Forests in Honor of International Forest Day