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A compostable carrier bag sounds good in theory but further scrutiny reveals that these bags and other biodegradable plastic products will only degrade in a properly managed composting facility and definitely not in a suburban compost heap. (Reuters)
CHINA

China’s plastic demand is rising with the ban on foreign rubbish

China plans to ban waste-plastic imports by the end of this year, curbing domestic plastic recycling.

  • Reuters
2 min read
Medical suppliers left unpaid by Gauteng health department
GAUTENG HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Medical suppliers left unpaid by Gauteng health department

Several medical supplies’ companies in Gauteng have not been paid for months, despite regulations requiring payments to be settled within 30 days.

  • Katharine Child
3 min read