Now that polythene bags (or carrier bags) are chargeable across the whole of the UK, more and more people are reusing them. This is not only great for the environment as less waste is created, but it also gives businesses an opportunity to advertise their brand.
Polythene can get a bad rap in the UK, especially as people become increasingly environmentally-aware. As a plastic, people can sometimes shy away from its use. However, polythene has many uses and can actually help the environment in several ways.
Supplying colour coded bags to customers enables them to separate waste before collection, reducing cross contamination and making types of waste easily identifiable. In most instances coloured bags are translucent so that it is also easy for those handing rubbish to easily see what is inside.
Yellow clinical waste bags are used in the UK to safely dispose of clinical waste produced by animals or humans. Bags need to comply with the UN3291 standard and conform to European legislation to mitigate any potential risks.
Polythene has proven to be an incredibly useful material since it was accidentally discovered back in 1933. Now it’s the most widely used plastic throughout the world, accounting for around 34% of the world’s annual plastic production,
If you work in the rubber, food, chemical or ice industries, then you may have come across “low melt” EVA bags.
But what are they? And why might you need them?
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Clinical waste bags are required by several types of businesses and organisations. If you run a medical business, you own a veterinary practice, or you deal with clinical waste, it’s crucial to ensure you have the right bags for the job. To ensure safe disposal and make sure you comply with the UN3291 regulation,
As manufacturers and suppliers of a huge range of sacks, tubing, polythene bags, we can supply you with whatever you need. If you can’t see something that your business needs on our website, we’ll make it especially for you so that you don’t miss out.
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