Aldi toasts launch of new fully recyclable, lightweight aluminium wine bottle

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Credit: Aldi

Retailer's first own-brand wine sold in aluminium bottles set hit UK shelves next week in move expected to deliver 'considerable' emissions savings

Aluminium wine bottles are set to hit the shelves in Aldi stores up and down the UK from next week, which the retailer claims are both fully recyclable as well as lighter and therefore less carbon intensive...

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