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Plastic carrier bags tread lightly on mother earth

Plastics Industry Welcomes Csir Report Confirming Their Bags Have Smallest Enviro Footprint The South African plastics industry has welcomed the recent findings released by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), confirming that reusable, plastic shopping bags have the lowest environmental footprint compared to carrier bags made from alternative materials. Identifying the “best” bag

5 June 2020 · Alexis Knipe · 4 min read

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Waste management program essential for corporate sustainability

With businesses reopening many will need a waste management plan to achieve their “zero waste to landfill” goals. As many businesses are getting ready to open their doors, they will still be wanting to reach their sustainability goals. However, the waste that is produced by manufacturers and businesses is extremely harmful to the environment. For

29 May 2020 · Alexis Knipe · 3 min read