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To prevent the needless destruction of Morinda trees, the foundation experimented with growing saplings in polythene bags in its nursery and harvesting the roots after about eight to 10 months.
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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Mar. 2025
Other waste included strapping bands used in packaging, polythene bags and rubber tires.
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Fox News,
8 July 2019
Leakage of 50% peroxide onto supporting pallets under polythene sheeting led to spontaneous ignition and a fierce fire.
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Kyle Mizokami,
Popular Mechanics,
28 Sep. 2018
Plastic bottles, wafers, polythene bags, and empty cigarette packs mark the route.
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Fahad Shah,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Sep. 2015
Most common plastic objects, from water pipes to food packaging and hardhats, are forms of polythene.
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Mark Lorch,
Discover Magazine,
2 June 2015
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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Mar. 2025
Other waste included strapping bands used in packaging, polythene bags and rubber tires.
—
Fox News,
8 July 2019
Leakage of 50% peroxide onto supporting pallets under polythene sheeting led to spontaneous ignition and a fierce fire.
—
Kyle Mizokami,
Popular Mechanics,
28 Sep. 2018
Plastic bottles, wafers, polythene bags, and empty cigarette packs mark the route.
—
Fahad Shah,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Sep. 2015
Most common plastic objects, from water pipes to food packaging and hardhats, are forms of polythene.
—
Mark Lorch,
Discover Magazine,
2 June 2015
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“Polythene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polythene. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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