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19/03/2020
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Who Invented The Lightbulb?

The lightbulb is often the first thing we look for as we wake up in the morning,  it assists us with our daily tasks and brightens even the dullest of days… but where did this idea come from?  While the famous American inventor Thomas Edison is usually credited with inventing the lightbulb, he wasn’t the only person involved in the development of the revolutionary life-changing technology. There are several other significant individuals who deserve credit for their work with lamps, electric batteries, lamps, and the first incandescent bulbs. Early research... Read More

09/10/2019

Plastic pollution: Our Commitment To Supplying Plastic-Free Packaging

Why is plastic a problem? Plastic pollution has created a global crisis, and this problem is continuing to grow.  As plastic doesn’t biodegrade (i.e it doesn’t rot) larger pieces of plastic take at least 400 years to break down into fragments, commonly known as microplastics. These and other small pieces of plastic litter our oceans with an estimated 50 trillion pieces currently in the ocean; birds,  fish and other small animals often mistake these microplastics for food. Unfortunately, 100,000 animals a year are being killed by plastic, whether this is... Read More