Tesco trials reverse vending machines for plastic bottles

BusinessGreen staff
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Supermarket giant latest to trial in-store bottle return machines in anticipation of impending national policy

Tesco shoppers can now claim 10p for every plastic bottle they return to selected stores, under a new trial announced today by the supermarket giant as part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste. The...

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