Vodafone unveils new Eco-SIM card

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Vodafone's new recycled plastic SIM card is expected to slash the company's plastic footprint by 320 tonnes a year | Credit:Vodafone
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Vodafone's new recycled plastic SIM card is expected to slash the company's plastic footprint by 320 tonnes a year | Credit:Vodafone

New SIM card produced using recycled plastic to be made available across Europe from this month

Vodafone is introducing Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic across its European markets, as part of the company's commitment to reduce its environmental impact. From October, the company will begin...

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