'Sadiq Fountains'? Mayor sets out plan for £750,000 plastic waste crackdown

James Murray
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New scheme to promote businesses that offer tap water to customers, as Mayor allocates fresh funds to tackle single use plastic packaging

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has today revealed fresh plans to tackle plastic waste across the capital, including proposals for new drinking water fountains and a business-led bottle refill scheme designed...

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