WRAP aims to boost resource re-use with new standard

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Consultation kicked off for new standard designed to make it easier for companies to offer products and materials for re-use

Businesses could soon find it easier to buy and sell products and materials for re-use following the unveiling of a proposed standard designed to ensure that re-use schemes adhere to agreed quality control...

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