Heineken switches plastic rings for compostable cardboard
£22m investment in multipack packaging will see the firm replace 517 tonnes of plastic annually by the end of 2021, saving the equivalent of 94 million plastic bags
Grabbing a six-pack held together by plastic rings from the local corner store can be a guilt-ridden experience for anyone conscious of the plastic waste crisis afflicting the world's eco-systems. But...
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