Hovis bakes in recycling with TerraCycle partnership

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Only one in 10 local authorities accept plastic bread bags for recycling, but TerraCycle partnership aims to set up alternative collection network

Bread brand Hovis has launched a new programme to make it easier for its customers to recycle its plastic bread bags, under a new partnership with recycling firm TerraCycle announced today. Hot on the...

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