Four ways SMEs can reduce their packaging plastic

Saving money in small businesses is often a huge criterion for many companies. But it is possible to save money without compromising on quality and still help towards saving the planet from pollution. One can and still have a clear conscience that they are not contributing to their landfill problems nor endangering our marine and river life in seas and waterways. Plastic is not your only ‘go-to’ option Everything these days seems to come wrapped in plastic from the food that is consumed, to the packaging used for goods. Many packaging suppliers now produce cost-effective packaging that has been recycled, or that is ‘green’ and therefore will not hang around in a landfill for years on end. Some packaging can take hundreds of years to break down, meanwhile polluting the planet with no end of toxic substances. Knowledge is key – take some time to investigate what packaging is reusable and recyclable, and avoid single-use plastic at all costs. Single-use plastic is the main protagonist in harming the environment. At the same time, make customers…

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