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Shoes have always been a staple of a wardrobe, with people hoarding some crazy collections. Studies show one in eight women in the UK own 100 pairs of footwear, with the average spend on one pair of shoes being £87. For some, shoes become an obsession, with a prime example...

We use an estimated 35.8 million plastic bottles in the UK every day, but just 19.8 million of them are recycled. This means, on average, 16 million never make it to recycling facilities. Globally, it’s estimated that people use an incredible 1.3 billion plastic bottles daily. Imagine the environmental disaster...

Plastics are used in countless applications, ranging from single-use items like packaging and disposable cutlery to long-term products such as furniture, electronics and construction materials. The journey of plastic from its creation to its eventual breakdown is a long one that can continue for hundreds of years, which is why...

The hospitality industry is facing its busiest time of year as summer approaches. Hotels, activity venues, holiday parks, restaurants, theme parks and resorts must be prepared for the massive surge in demand for their services as peak season approaches. © hedgehog94 / Shutterstock.com In addition to the normal seasonal boost...

To help shape the future of our planet, new materials are being developed as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Plastic is vital in everyday life and is used in many important industries. However, it has become a problem in recent years due to people not disposing of it responsibly. ©...

Antiques are relevant to all of us, not only because they evoke nostalgic memories and offer a glimpse into the past, but also because they can be worth a fortune when looked after properly. The importance of storing and preserving antiques and collectables can’t be emphasised enough in our high-tech...

Plastic is used in many different sectors and plays an important role in new innovations. In fact, more patents are filed in the UK each year in plastics than for metal, paper and glass combined. It gets really bad press, but we use so many plastic products in everyday life...

The humble plastic bag has a chequered past, starting out as a welcome means of carrying shopping in the 1950s, but evolving into the scourge of environmental campaigners seven decades later. Since disposable plastic bags were introduced to replace paper and cloth bags, more than 500 billion have been manufactured...

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, managing fluctuating storage demands throughout the year. Dealing effectively with seasonal or cyclical demand is the key to a successful business, ensuring sufficient materials are stored in your warehouse to meet production needs. © Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Having adaptive solutions in place is crucial...

The amount of plastic packaging used by supermarkets has become a cause for concern for environmental campaigners and consumers. Plastic pollution is endangering and killing marine life all over the world, with 12.7 million tonnes of plastic waste pouring into the sea every year. It has become the biggest cause...