For SA, reusable plastic bags carry more weight than other options

Increasing the recycled content of products will help to create a demand and market for waste plastic, helping to improve the livelihoods of informal waste reclaimers, say researchers.

Image: Petco Increasing the recycled content of products will help to create a demand and market for waste plastic, helping to improve the livelihoods of informal waste reclaimers, say researchers.

Just try to tell those who demonise plastic that in many cases it’s the most environmentally friendly option.

You are very likely to be shouted down - no matter what evidence you produce.

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