Pret asks customers: Should we introduce charge for plastic bottles?

Madeleine Cuff
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CEO Clive Schlee wants feedback on new plan to introduce a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles

Sandwich chain Pret A Manger is considering adding 10p to the cost of all its plastic bottles, which would be refunded if the bottles are returned for recycling, as part of its on-going efforts to cut...

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