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June 28, 2023
Shelter

An emergency shelter made from cardboard

An ingenious idea to create an affordable, sustainable housing solution for emergency and disaster relief situations has been created – made almost entirely from cardboard. The […]
June 22, 2023
Virgin fiber

Virgin fiber vs. recycled fiber?

There are plenty of different arguments on each side about whether you should purchase recycled paper. Where does the truth lie? Should you opt for virgin […]
June 16, 2023

Top 5 summer staycation ideas

Dare we say it, but the staycation trend is here to stay! If you’re planning a staycation this summer, here are a few ideas from the […]
June 12, 2023
Scavenger hunts

Keep your kids busy with these top 3 scavenger hunts

Scavenger hunts are a fantastic and easy to organise way to keep your kids amused in quiet moments, when a digital distraction just won’t cut it. […]
June 6, 2023
Out of office

Two creative out-of-office emails to inspire you!

Vacation season is upon us again, so the Blueprint team have compiled some humorous out-of-office emails to inspire you to create your own OOO message this […]
June 1, 2023
Blue Print

Welcome to our relaunch: Introducing the Blue Print

Building on the Business Optimizer philosophy and in line with the Navigator Paper brand, our website is getting a new name and a new look. Welcome […]
May 29, 2023
Forest fire

Preventing forest fires all year round

The forest that has been neglected or abandoned is more fragile and at risk of fire. As a result, rigorous monitoring and sustainable forest management based […]
May 23, 2023
Productivity tips, more productive, take a break

Want to be more productive? Take a break!

Productivity gurus offer all sorts of surprising ways to help you work smarter and more efficiently – but this tip could be the most surprising yet! […]
May 17, 2023
Tips for notetaking

5 easy tips for better notetaking

Even in our digital world, notetaking is an important business skill. Capturing minutes, recalling important information, and drafting agreements all depend on good notetaking skills. We […]
May 12, 2023
mother's day

Gift ideas to show your love and appreciation this mother’s day

It’s Mother’s Day in the USA on Sunday, May 14, 2023. With that in mind, we share a few different ideas for gifts to show your […]
May 8, 2023
book club

10 reasons why you should join a book club

Good company, good books, and plenty of personal development opportunities – as well as great fun. Truly, there are many good reasons why you should join […]
May 4, 2023
Adopt a tree

Why you should adopt a tree

Adopting a tree is a great way to ensure more trees are planted. That’s important for a multitude of reasons: not least because trees must play […]
April 29, 2023
Paper money

The history of paper money [Infographic]

Money has been an integral part of human society for centuries. It has evolved from the barter system to various forms of currency, including shells, metal […]
April 25, 2023
Paper packaging and the circular economy

Paper packaging and the circular economy

How do we close the loop and reduce the environmental impact of our packaging? Switching to paper packaging from plastic is a big part of the […]
April 22, 2023
World Earth Day

Small changes you can make to mark World Earth Day

It’s World Earth Day on April 22nd. This annual event is designed to raise awareness of the need to look after our planet. To mark the […]
April 17, 2023
National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week

April in the USA sees the awareness-raising celebration of volunteers and volunteering: National Volunteer Week. The day is intended to give volunteer organizations the opportunity to […]
April 12, 2023
Recycling, Paper,

How many lives can paper have?

The most recent estimates state that the circular bioeconomy, which currently represents only 8.6% of the world economy, needs to grow to at least 17%, i.e. […]
April 7, 2023
eco-friendly Easter

Ideas for an eco-friendly Easter

Easter time is filled with the promise of renewal, new beginnings, and the joy of Spring. It’s a time of year when we’re reminded of the […]
March 29, 2023
Printouts every small business needs

Printouts every small business needs

Experts have been talking about the death of print for decades, yet our love affair with the printed word shows no sign of abating. The simple […]
March 21, 2023
paper packaging

Choosing the right paper packaging for your business

Brands are increasingly shifting to paper packaging and ditching the plastic. There are strong sustainability, environmental and commercial reasons for making the switch to paper. The […]