Tag: South Africa

Enviromall launches compostable PLA bags

Enviromall launches compostable PLA bags

March 26, 2024 |

In South Africa, Enviromall launched of its new compostable PLA bags. These innovative bags, made from plant-based materials, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics, revolutionizing the battle against plastic pollution in the hospitality, retail, and packaging industries. Studies have shown that a significant portion of plastic packaging goes unrecycled in South Africa due […]

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Compostable biobased plastic could be future to “ghost nets” problem

Compostable biobased plastic could be future to “ghost nets” problem

January 22, 2024 |

In South Africa, fishing nets lost at sea are a major source of plastic pollution in the ocean. These so-called “ghost nets” drift globally, ensnaring and killing fish, dolphins, seals, birds, and sea turtles. They can last up to 600 years, releasing microplastics as they slowly degrade. Now South African initiative Catchgreen, is developing a […]

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