Polystyrene successes in South Africa
Polystyrene (PS) is the sixth most widely recycled polymer in South Africa. This plastic is lightweight and durable. It is most commonly used in the food and restaurant industry. In […]
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Plastic packaging type 5 – PP
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminModern life as we know it would not be possible without plastics and plastic packaging. They keep our goods protected, our food fresh and are vital for the functioning of […]
How PE-LD plastic is recycled in South Africa
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminLow-density polyethylene (PE-LD) is the most widely-recycled packaging polymer in South Africa. It is used to manufacture grocery packets, plastic films, plastic sheets, flexible hoses and cable insulation. PE-LD is […]
Bioplastics are not the same as biodegradable plastics
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminWhen it comes to plastic alternatives, there are two materials that consumers are likely to encounter; bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. These are separate products that are often confused. People think […]
Winner of Caroline Reid Award 2019 announced
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminAlison Bryant of the Keep Plett Campaign is the winner of the Caroline Reid Award for the Cleanup Champion of 2019 – a new, annual award established by Plastics|SA to […]
A brief history of the major plastic polymers
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPlastics are such a vital part of modern life; we have become unaware of how much we rely on them every day. However, many plastic polymers have only been around […]
Four cool facts about plastics recycling
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminThe main benefit of most plastics is that they are recyclable. We can keep existing materials in circulation and reuse most plastic products over and over again. Plastics are a […]
Tetra Pak launches first plant-based bioplastic packaging
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminTetra Pak, the multinational food packaging and processing company, has become the first business in the industry to use plant-based bioplastic packaging. These polymers are created from sugarcane and form […]
Surprising facts about plastics and the environment
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminIt’s undeniable that plastics play a huge part in our daily lives, from the nylon seatbelts we wear in cars to the plastic bags that keep our food fresh. Plastics […]
Top tips for using plastics to store leftover food
/0 Comments/in Industry News/by Plastics SA AdminPlastics are the perfect material for storing leftover food and keeping it fresh for a little while longer. They are non-toxic and non-reactive, so do not contaminate food. Plastics tubs […]