2018 REVIEW - Words and photos by SAMUEL McKEOWN and PAUL FEARS


Scourge of plastic must be handled with care


 VISITORS to the Cromwell Polythene stand had the opportunity to obtain a sample black refuse sack from their newly improved LowCO2


t™ range.


Responsible use of plastic was also the theme of a seminar given by Cromwell Polythene’s Managing Director, James Lee (above) on the fi rst day of the show -


‘Time to stop bashing the plastics.’ James Lee said: “We risk burning through more of the planet’s resources if we revert to alternative heavier packaging such as glass or paper. A typical truck load of glass jars weighs 19 tonnes more than the plastic equivalent. “Used responsibly, plastic can save


resources but it is vital that re-usability, recycled content, and recyclability be designed into plastics, and unnecessary waste designed out.


“The problems of plastic litter and marine pollution are very real and need tackling now.”


 THIS was an opportunity to shine in the spotlight @SkipHireMag


 THE organisers made sure everyone had an informative visit 51


SHWM October, 2018


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