Is paper packaging eco-friendly?
However, the subject of paper bags’ eco-friendliness sparked controversy, with many worried that the environmental gains wouldn’t be enough to justify the losses. So, how eco-friendly is paper packaging really? Can paper packaging be damaging to the environment? Paper is certainly not without its own environmental drawbacks. These start with the paper manufacturing process. After the pulping and bleaching stages, some paper mills get rid of their waste product. This waste is a mix of … Read more
How single polymer material enables recycling
What is a single polymer material? A polymer is a substance or material composed of large molecules called macromolecules. Single polymer materials are simply materials that are made of a single polymer as opposed to several. Most polymers, including polyethene and polypropene, are not biodegradable, which means that they last for many years in landfill sites. There are two types of polymers – thermoplastic and thermosetting. The main difference between them is that a thermoplastic … Read more
What are the problems with recycling plastic?
There is growing concern amongst recyclers that our recycling efforts are not enough and that, perhaps, plastic is too problematic to recycle. Whether you own a supermarket or eCommerce store, your consumers end up with large quantities of packaging in their homes every year. And regardless of whether your consumers are avid recyclers or not, many of us know very little about where our plastic waste ends up. Is it actually repurposed or is it … Read more
