Ocado becomes 'first major supermarket' to pilot online reusable packaging scheme

Stuart Stone
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Ocado Retail and UK Refill Coalition launch phased refill scheme for rice, pasta, detergent, and fabric conditioner bought online

Ocado Retail has today staked a claim to be the "first major supermarket" in the UK to pilot a reusable packaging scheme specially targeted at shoppers buying everyday items such as paste, rice, and laundry...

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