In the Loop: Burger King UK becomes first major fast food brand to trial re-usable packaging

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The new packaging will be professionally cleaned prior to re-use. Credit: Burger King
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The new packaging will be professionally cleaned prior to re-use. Credit: Burger King

Burger King UK becomes latest major brand to announce partnership with re-usable packaging service provider Loop

Burger King UK is to trial re-usable and returnable packaging, in support of its efforts to slash single-use plastic from its restaurants by 2025. The company today announced it has partnered with global...

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