All About Biodegradable/Compostable Plastics

As technologies evolve, biodegradable and compostable plastic are becoming increasingly more popular options for many products we see in our stores as a more sustainable choice. Biodegradable or compostable plastics break down when microorganisms digest the structure which makes up the material. This can then be broken down into water with carbon dioxide mineral salts…

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Exploring the Eco-Friendly Side of Plastics

In today’s world, the word “plastic” can often have negative connotations. While it’s true that plastics have contributed to many environmental issues, it’s essential to recognise that not all plastics are created equally, and human behaviour has a large role to play in any issues.

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Plastic Sustainability

When using a material, it’s important to think about its sustainability, and for a material to be truly sustainable, it must be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable, also known as the three pillars of sustainability. Plastic makes a positive contribution to all three of these pillars…

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A New Approach to Recycling Plastic?

Plastic is a wonderous material that has enabled an unfathomable number of advancements in modern society. Yet it is no secret that, without proper management, the plastic waste created is a cause for considerable concern. There are always new advancements and processes being developed to help combat this, though they are usually similar in their…

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A Fully Recyclable Packaging Trial by Aldi

Aldi is on a mission. Since becoming carbon neutral in 2019, the supermarket has been pushing ever forward in the evolution of plastic packaging.  Currently, the company are looking at all of their products to see how they can either remove the plastic or replace it with recyclable alternatives. They are on track to make all own-brand product packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022,…

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Worlds First All Plastic Recycling Plant for UK

It is certainly no secret that while huge gains have been made in the area of recycling, the world is at a critical point when it comes to plastic waste.   Plastic has been used for decades because it has so many beneficial characteristics, a main one being its durability. However, it is this exact trait which makes it…

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Greiner Packaging Invests Big in New PET Decontamination and Extrusion Line

Greiner Packaging previously announced their goal for their Dungannon plant to become carbon neutral by 2025 and they have just become another step closer. The well-established plastic manufacturer has confirmed a recent £3.7 million investment in new PET decontamination and extrusion line. This investment will allow the manufacturing process to considerably increase the amount of…

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