HelloFresh: Meal kits slash emissions by a quarter compared to supermarket shopping

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ISO-backed life cycle assessment concludes that meal kits result in less waste, greater efficiency, and streamlined supply chains that deliver lower emissions

Householders who use meal kit delivery firms can cut their carbon emissions by 25 per cent compared to those who buy separate ingredients from supermarkets, according to leading meal kit provider HelloFresh....

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