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Pernod Ricard bans single use plastics from UK product line

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 08 June 2018 •
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Wine and spirits maker ends production of point of sale materials that include virgin plastic or single use plastic

Pernod Ricard has banned the use of materials in its UK product line that include virgin or single use plastic at the point of sale in a bid to "rid our business of any single use plastic", the wine and...

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