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PLA: A Solution to the Plastic Crisis?
By 2050, we may end up with more plastic than fish in our oceans. Plastic packaging in particular is the biggest plastic polluter of our oceans, and here is where the biggest switch can be made. While conventional plastics are made from fossil fuels, a finite resource, eco friendly packaging made from bioplastics is a far more sustainable and natural solution that benefits, rather than degrades, our environment. Bioplastics are fully biodegradable and are able to be recycled through the industrial composting process – plastic packaging polluting our oceans need no longer exist at all. What is PLA? Polylactic...
Problem Plastics
We need to rethink our approach to plastic waste in New Zealand. Hard to recycle and single use plastic ruins our environment and harms our wildlife, particularly our oceans and marine life. Around 61% of waste that washes up on New Zealand beaches is due to plastic. By phasing out certain plastics, we can prevent and avoid waste in the first place.
Composting in New Zealand
Composting is a means by which we can pave the way towards a more sustainable future. By choosing to serve up on packaging made from only eco friendly materials, businesses that support compostable packaging options can help benefit New Zealand.
Paper Cup, Is It Actually Eco-Friendly Or A False Advertisement?
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Takeaway coffee cups have existed for a long time and there are still debating over compostable coffee cups, whether it is genuinely good for the environment or no better than regular plastic
The Journey of Fighting Plastic - TJ Katsu
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Serving a number of customers every day, TJ Katsu is very aware of the usage of single-use containers, choosing to use certificate compostable packaging is more sustainable than using plastic containers. In the journey of replacing plastic, we need everyone to take action. Starting with plastic bags and now is take away packaging.