Asda raises £145,000 for charity through Scotland's plastic bag levy

Jessica Shankleman
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Supermarket establishes Asda Community Capital to channel funds to social enterprises and community projects

Asda raised £145,000 in the first few months of Scotland's plastic bag levy, which it is now planning to donate to social enterprises and community projects across the country, the supermarket chain announced...

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