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90.5% - The Proportion of Plastic Waste That Has Never Been Recycled
The BBC reported that 2018's statistic of the year was 90.5%. Shockingly 90.5% is the proportion of plastic waste that has never been recycled. This figure reveals the true extent of our planet's plastic problem.
Sustainability, Healthy Living and Convenience To Be The Focus of 2019 Food & Drink Trends
In an article recently published by QSR Media, it has been highlighted that sustainability, healthy living and convenience will be at the focus of 2019 food and drink trends.
It's Been Revealed That Our Bodies Contain Plastic - Here's Why It's Worrying
A study from the Medical University of Vienna has revealed that Microplastics have been found in the digestive systems of people from eight different countries including the UK.
How Lidl Is Surpassing Other UK Supermarkets
Lidl has become the first UK supermarket to ditch black plastic from their fruit and veg range.
Black plastic packaging is difficult to recycle, as many of the widely used sorting systems cannot sort it for recycling due to the pigment in the dye. As a result, black plastic packaging often ends up being disposed of in landfill.
UK Parliament Have Switched To Compostable Packaging - Here's Why You Should Too
In an article posted on BBC news it was revealed that compostable cutlery, coffee cups, salad boxes and straws are being introduced into UK Parliament.
Similarly to many organisations, Parliament is aiming to eliminate avoidable single-use plastics.
Here are 5 reasons why you should also make the switch to compostable packaging.
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