Lightweight, strong and tremendously versatile, polythene is indispensable to businesses in industries as diverse as food production and glass manufacturing. It plays a key role in the storage and transportation of goods. For instance, pallet covers made of polythene are a common sight in factories and warehouses.

Polythene helps to protect products against damage, the effects of poor weather conditions, spoilage and theft. Because it weighs very little and isn’t at all bulky or heavy, polythene enables businesses to make more efficient use of space and reduce distribution costs.

Whether it’s greenhouse gas emissions, the state of the ozone layer or climate change, the environment is a hot issue. But as the recent Paris Summit of over 195 countries demonstrates, there is an increased commitment to responding to the environmental problems faced by the world – now and in the future. A major part of this response has been an emphasis on sustainability and developing a more sustainable approach. This has shifted the spotlight on to the present and future use of plastics, particularly plastic packaging.

So if plastic is your packaging material of choice, is there a way you can take a more sustainable approach? Read on to find out more.