Kroger and Loop bring first US in-store reuse pilot to Portland

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Credit: Kroger and Loop

Terracycle has launched its first in-store packaging re-use trial in the US, as it looks to step up efforts to curb plastic waste

Kroger and Loop, the circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, are bringing their reuse partnership to Portland, Oregon. The launch is the first time Loop's in-store reuse service is available in...

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