An eco-friendly cuppa? Now teabags are set to go plastic-free
Co-op announces initiative to reduce Britain's plastic waste
The war on plastic waste is extending to the UK's favourite beverage, with a major retailer in the final stages of developing a fully biodegradable paper teabag that does not contain plastic. The Co-op...
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