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Co-op opts for degradable polyethylene for fresh produce bags.
(From Chemical Business NewsBase - Plastics and Rubber Weekly)
From Jul 2005, degradable polyethylene will be used for all fresh produce bags at the 3200 outlets of the Co-op. The company already uses oxy-degradable polyethylene film for all of its carrier bags and bread bags. The Co-op will now consume over 5300 ...
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