More and more countries are passing legislation that bans what are often called ‘problematic plastics’. The types of single-use plastic products that play a big role in our global plastic pollution crisis. Eish. Here we take a look at some of the global plastic bans currently in the works…
Our tagline sums up what we do in 4 words. It’s GREEN HOME in a nutshell. And that makes it a powerful tool. And now, at the start of 2023, we’re making an important tagline tweak. Officially, that is. (Unofficially, this shift has been happening for some time already.) We’re switching from 100% biodegradable food…
This year, on 22 December, the GREEN HOME team will be closing up at noon and giving each other a big pat on the back at our end of year staff par-tay. It’s been a jam-packed busy year and we’ll be taking a well earned break. We’ll be closed for just 9 working days ,…
Now is a great time to get your clear takeaway bowls and lids for the summer season. GREEN HOME has just launched a Summer Special on all our PLA Bowls and Lids!
Is plastic a sustainable option when it’s recyclable? Our answer: not according to the evidence we see. Why? Here are a few reasons from the World Economic Forum’s top recycling facts of 2022…
We take an in depth look at the use of corn for low-carbon and compostable bioplastics. Including how much land is used to grow it. And how a corn crop can be used for both materials and feed simultaneously. We also look at some important threats to food security.
We invite you on a mini tour of the people and spaces of GREEN HOME Gauteng. This is the JHB team making the green magic happen – meeting all the sustainable food packaging needs of our clients smoothly and efficiently.
When using paper and wooden products, it’s important to know that they’re made from responsibly sourced wood and wood fibre.
What’s the difference between biodegradable and compostable? And what do these terms tell us about how products break down how long it takes?
