Paper or plastic — we all know the question. It conjures images of conveyor belts, sounds of beeps as items are scanned and maybe even smells of fresh mint as you wait in line near the packs of gum.

These traditions have stood the test of time‌ — ‌so much so that the heart-shaped paper box has become almost mandatory. Every year, 36m heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold, for example in the ...

When it comes to packaging, shoppers believe paper is the most sustainable option. But the massive amounts of wood required in its production, plus issues around its recyclability, mean the choice is ...