Unilever unveils 'world's first' paper-based laundry detergent bottle

Cecilia Keating
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Firm intends to roll out paper bottles for its Omo brand in early 2022 in bid to cut down on plastic

Unilever has announced plans to launch the "first ever" paper-based laundry detergent bottle using cutting-edge technology that has the potential to significantly reduce the use of plastic in household...

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