Both regular petro plastics and so called ‘degradable’ petro plastics have been in the media recently with regards to their environmental impact.

Business day: Mountain of Plastic Rubbish Looms over SA
This article by Ruth Rabinowitz highlights some of the environmental and health issues which South Africa faces due to plastic pollution.

Business Green: Research Casts doubt over green credentials of "degradable" plastics.
New research into the environmental impact of 'oxo - degradable' plastics says they are no better for the environment than regular plastics.

Find out more Plastics News here.

Watch these excellent videos about the ‘Global Plastic Pollution Crisis’ from the recent TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch event that took place in Los Angeles, California. The campaign challenges both individuals and businesses to REFUSE disposable plastics.

The festive season is a wonderful time of celebration and sharing with family and friends. It is also a time of excessive consumption... and waste, particularly non - degradable plastic waste. Plastic waste is polluting the land and our oceans, filling up our landfills at an alarming rate, and harming both wildlife and human health. According to Rabinowitz, the reality is that only 30% of plastic is recycled in South Africa. Without being the Christmas scrooge there are ways to minimise consumption and reduce waste, particularly non-degradable plastic waste. Find out our 10 tips for a greener, plastic free, festive season here.

Restaurante Parreirinha is showing their commitment to environmental sustainability by using Green Home’s 100% biodegradable and compostable products. Based in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, this popular family restaurant has been serving traditional Portuguese and seafood for 40 years. Thank you Restaurante Parreirinha, for leading the South African restaurant industry towards a more sustainable future! Read the full article here.

• Check out these awesome aerial photo’s from the Solar Cooker Picnic and eARTh Art event that recently took place at Khayelitsha Stadium. Green Home sponsored this 350.org event with our 100% biodegradable food packaging.

• Green Home will close for its annual shutdown period on the 15th December and will re-open on the 10th January 2011. Ensure your orders are in before then.

• Our Compostable Flower Pots were featured in the Sunday Times this past Sunday, the 5th December. View the article here.

• Green Home products were used at the Hout Bay Green Faire at both the FLOW and the RawLean stands.

• We are currently sponsoring the Climate Fluency Exchange Programme facilitated by COPART with our 100% biodegradable food packaging. After use, the packaging will be used for an art project.

• Finally, Green Home’s new company policy (and something we should all consider this festive season)...

Green Home wishes everyone a fantastic (and free of plastic) festive season. See you in 2011!