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It's Been Revealed That Our Bodies Contain Plastic - Here's Why It's Worrying
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.
Macmillan Coffee Morning - Save On Compostable Coffee Cups
In aid of Macmillan coffee morning on Friday 28th September 2018, we're offering £5 off cases of our compostable coffee cups. Plus for every case sold today we'll donate another £5 to Macmillan Cancer Support.
To redeem enter code "MAC18" at checkout.
*Offer valid on orders placed on Friday 28th September 2018. UK mainland only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Plastic Drinks Cups Could Also Be Hit With 25p Tax
It has been reported that treasury officials are planning to extend the 'latte levy' to disposable cold drinks cups that contain plastic.
In a bid to reduce plastic waste, the UK government is focusing on single use plastic waste. Around two-thirds of the UK's plastic waste comes from packaging.
At Green Man Packaging we offer certified compostable packaging which is made from plants NOT plastic. Our disposable products are an excellent alternative to single use plastics.
