Unilever puts squeeze on waste footprint with recyclable toothpaste tubes

James Murray
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Maker of Signal, Pepsodent, and Closeup announces plan to switch to recyclable packaging by 2025

Unilever's oral care brands, including Signal, Pepsodent and Closeup, have today announced plans to convert their entire global toothpaste portfolio to recyclable tubes by 2025. The company said that...

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