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The compostable question
Someone posted the following question on our blog recently: “…after researching for over an hour, I haven’t been able to locate any information or even studies on the actual impact assessment of the ‘biodegraded’ plastic. While I get that it can’t be deemed ‘compostable’ for a few reasons, I don’t see anything anywhere about the…
Oxo-degradable plastics slammed in recent study
According to a study funded by the the U.K. government, bags made out of oxo-degradable plastic are harmful to the environment. “As these plastics cannot be composted, the term “biodegradable’ can cause confusion”, said Environment Minister Dan Norris. “We hope this research will discourage manufacturers and retailers from claiming that these materials are better for…
Green Home official sponsor of the Imvelo Awards
Green Home is one of the official sponsors of the 9th annual Imvelo Responsible Tourism awards. We are proud to be associated with the Imvelo awards because in recognising businesses that make a real, measurable and sustained contribution to sustainable solutions, the awards have created significant awareness of environmental management issues in the tourism industry.In…
Green Home donates products to Pick-up Litter Parade!
At the end of last year, Green Home had the privilege of donating biodegradable containers to the Pick Up Litter Parade organised by the Jungle Theatre Company, together with KEAG (Kommetjie Environmental Action Group). The idea behind the event was to use interactive entertainment and street theatre involving puppets and musicians to motivate the public…