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May 14, 2024

Polythene UK Launches Free Mobile Scheme to Reuse Waste Polythene

Post-consumer waste, or PCW, refers to materials that have already been used and discarded by consumers. These materials have completed their initial use cycle and …

May 14, 2024

September 4, 2023

How To Stretch Wrap A Pallet In The Most Efficient Way

How To Stretch Wrap A Pallet In The Most Efficient Way Pallet stretch wrapping is one of the most common techniques used to secure the …

September 4, 2023

July 27, 2023

What is the Difference Between Shrink Wrap and Stretch Wrap?

What is the Difference Between Shrink Wrap and Stretch Wrap? When it comes to product protection and keeping things intact during transportation, shrink and stretch …

July 27, 2023

July 20, 2023

Hand stretch wrap vs Machine stretch film – What is the difference?

Hand Stretch Wrap vs Machine Stretch Film – What is the Difference? If you are starting a new business and planning to build out your …

July 20, 2023

May 31, 2023

How To Wrap A Pallet By Hand In Six Simple Steps

Although it might appear easy, if your pallets aren’t wrapped securely, you may risk wasting valuable time, and money, risk the possibility of damaged goods, …

May 31, 2023

April 28, 2023

Expert Tips To Increase Your Hand Stretch Wrap Yield

Hand stretch wrap yield refers to the amount of pallets that can be wrapped with a specific amount of hand stretch wrap. It is a …

April 28, 2023

June 16, 2017

Can Biodegradable Poly Mailing Bags Be Kept in Storage?

If your business mails printed literature, you have probably asked yourself: Can biodegradable poly mailing bags be kept in storage? One of the solutions to …

June 16, 2017

April 6, 2016

5 Top Tips For Making The Best Haylage

How to make the best haylage Haylage is fast becoming a popular food source for horses. Richer in nutrients and more palatable than standard hay, …

April 6, 2016

March 24, 2016

Why Now Is The Time To Reduce Your Business’ Carbon Footprint

Why you should reduce your business carbon footprint now An estimated 5% of plastic packaging is recycled globally, compared to 40% deposited in landfills. The environment …

March 24, 2016

January 23, 2016

Collation Shrink Film For Food & Drink Sector

Food and drink spotlight: The importance of Collation Shrink Film Collation shrink film is a crucial part of keeping food and drink fresh and safe …

January 23, 2016

December 22, 2015

What Is Scaffold Sheeting?

In this feature, we give the answer to the popular question of what is scaffold sheeting and explain why it is superior to standard shrink …

December 22, 2015

November 14, 2015

Plastic Waste: What Are The Hazards?

Should all plastic waste be officially labelled as hazardous? This is the question being asked by experts all over the world, as the over-reliance on …

November 14, 2015

September 30, 2015

Product Spotlight: Flame Retardant Shrink Film

Fire and Rescue Services in Great Britain attended 212,500 fires in 2013-14. Fires are a particular risk in commercial and industrial buildings, where reliance on …

September 30, 2015

September 29, 2015

Setting Up Your Warehouse: What Do You Need?

Warehousing, storage, and distribution is undoubtedly a demanding industry. First and foremost, you need to do your research and ensure that you’re ready to take …

September 29, 2015

June 19, 2015

Preserving Food with Polymer Film

Preserving Food with Polymer Film If you look in your kitchen right now you’ll probably find some polymer film. Better known as cling film or …

June 19, 2015

June 19, 2015

Infographic: Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the UK

This infographic will look in detail at some of the statistical insights into greenhouse gas emissions in the UK over the past few years. At …

June 19, 2015

May 5, 2015

A Threat To Nature: Polythene Bags

Plastic waste is becoming an increasing problem in all parts of the environment, and plastic bags can be a special hazard to marine wildlife. Over …

May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015

What Is The Difference Between Business Logistics And Supply Chain Management?

Business logistics and supply chain management are concepts that have similar goals, and in some industries the terms are used interchangeably. So there is understandably …

May 5, 2015

April 30, 2015

The 16 Best Logistics Blogs & Websites On The Web

What Are The Best Blogs About Business Logistics? Logistics management describes the transportation, storage, and warehousing of both raw materials and finished products. Good logistics …

April 30, 2015

February 27, 2015

What is MDO film?

Machine-direction orientation (MDO) film is made where, a polymer film is heated to a temperature slightly below its melting point and stretched in a particular …

February 27, 2015

February 2, 2015

The Rise of Eco-Friendly Schools in the UK

Improving The Environment From Youth Onwards UK schools are emitting more than 9.4 million tonnes of CO2 every year and concerned teachers, administrators, parents and …

February 2, 2015

January 30, 2015

A History of Sugarcane

Sugarcane is described as, “any of several species of tall perennial true grasses of the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, native to the warm temperature to …

January 30, 2015

November 24, 2014

Why is Sugar Cane So Sustainable?

The use of sugar cane as a sustainable product for clean, renewable energy and for reducing the environmental impact on plastics pushes global demand to …

November 24, 2014

February 25, 2014

10 Best Environment Saving Inventions

At Polythene UK we love new sustainable technology and eco-friendly projects. The inventions and developments that are being made across the world are awe-inspiring and …

February 25, 2014

December 12, 2013

Superior Thermoplastic Fire Resistant Film

Fire resistant Verisafe Shrink Film We are now holding stocks of Verisafe flame retardant shrink film. Verisafe is rated the world’s best shrink film and …

December 12, 2013

November 5, 2013

Cling Film: Polythene in the Food Industry

A number of different industries across the world rely on high quality polythene products, and none more so that the catering and food industry. Food …

November 5, 2013

May 23, 2013

Biodegradable Carbon-Neutral Bags

The present and the future: Compostable, carbon-neutral carrier bags We have seen in recent years an increased awareness of the impact of plastic bags on …

May 23, 2013

June 26, 2012

You can now tell us what you really think!

If you are one of our much appreciated existing customers, you should have received a link to our NEW ONLINE CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM. It only …

June 26, 2012

September 1, 2011

Polyolefin vs PVC – What film are you using for your shrink wrapping?

This month I want to look at the benefits of Polyolefin when compared to PVC in shrink wrapping applications. The question is: Should you still …

September 1, 2011

July 3, 2010

The future is bright – the future is yellow

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to raise our profile and increase the amount of business we do in Oxfordshire – we are looking forward …

July 3, 2010