New Alliance to End Plastic Waste unveils $1.5bn investment goal

James Murray
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As Nestle announces new plastics pledges, global chemicals, oil, and plastics giants unite to step up investment in circular economy research and development

Chevron, Dow, ExxonMobil, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and Shell are all amongst a new group of oil, chemicals, and consumer goods giants to today unveil plans to invest over $1bn in a bid to "end plastic waste...

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