To infinity and beyond? Tesco to trial in-store recycling scheme for broken plastic toys

Michael Holder
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Tesco teams up with toymaker Hasbro and green non-profit Wastebuster to trial in-store take-back scheme for broken toys and games

Tesco is gearing up to begin trialling a new in-store recycling scheme from next week, which will enable customers in Sussex to bring in unwanted or broken plastic children's toys in exchange for book...

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