Sirane: “Game changing” compostable salmon boards and eco-friendly water-based printing press
02 Oct 2020
Sirane’s owner and managing director, Simon Balderson, sheds light on the compostable packaging specialist’s recently launched recyclable, compostable, and plastic-free salmon board, and the company’s investment in an eco-friendly, water-based printing press. Balderson also shares his opinions on the proposed UK Plastics Tax and governmental support for compostable solutions and infrastructure.
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