P&G to ramp up recycled plastic in its packaging with five-year Viridor deal

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Agreement will see recycling firm Viridor supply consumer goods giant with recycled plastic for use in its packaging

Proctor & Gamble has signed a five-year plastic supply contract with UK recycling firm Viridor as part of the consumer goods giant's drive to increase the proportion of recycled plastic in its packaging....

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