M&S launches 'non-recyclable' plastic take-back scheme

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Company to encourage shoppers to bring back black plastic and other non-recyclable materials so it can be turned into children's playground equipment

Marks & Spencer has launched a new initiative designed to make it easier to recycle materials that are currently deemed 'non-recyclable' by most council waste services. The retailer yesterday announced...

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