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Eco-friendly and polythene in the same sentence sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? How can a plastic, that is made from oil, ever be environmentally friendly or sustainable?

Waste management sacks play a crucial role in the efficient, safe disposal of waste products. There are several different types of bags used to help management companies dispose of and recycle waste.

Degradable polythene bags are a greener alternative to conventional plastic bags. They were developed for environmental reasons and both compostable and degradable bags break down faster, which reduces the strain on recycling.

Now that polythene bags (or carrier bags) are chargeable across the whole of the UK, more and more people are reusing them. This is not only great for the environment as less waste is created, but it also gives businesses an opportunity to advertise their brand.

Polythene can get a bad rap in the UK, especially as people become increasingly environmentally-aware. As a plastic, people can sometimes shy away from its use. However, polythene has many uses and can actually help the environment in several ways.

Supplying colour coded bags to customers enables them to separate waste before collection, reducing cross contamination and making types of waste easily identifiable. In most instances coloured bags are translucent so that it is also easy for those handing rubbish to easily see what is inside.

Yellow clinical waste bags are used in the UK to safely dispose of clinical waste produced by animals or humans. Bags need to comply with the UN3291 standard and conform to European legislation to mitigate any potential risks.

Polythene has proven to be an incredibly useful material since it was accidentally discovered back in 1933. Now it’s the most widely used plastic throughout the world, accounting for around 34% of the world’s annual plastic production,

If you work in the rubber, food, chemical or ice industries, then you may have come across “low melt” EVA bags.

But what are they? And why might you need them?

It’s not every day that you might need to fence in some amphibians, be they frogs, toads or newts. However, there are several reasons you might need fencing that prevents amphibians from leaving a habitat or perhaps stops predators and other threats