Tesco to ban beer and cider with plastic rings and shrink wrap

Cecilia Keating
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Tesco claims it is the first supermarket to pull plastic rings and wrap from its shelves
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Tesco claims it is the first supermarket to pull plastic rings and wrap from its shelves

UK’s biggest supermarket announces policy as it faces criticism for plan announced earlier this month to link supply chain finance to suppliers’ sustainability progress

Tesco has announced it will scrap soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from all beers and ciders in its UK stores, claiming the move makes it the first major retailer to end the sale of the hard...

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