British supermarkets handing out less plastic
The number of "single-use" plastic bags given to customers by leading UK supermarkets has fallen for the fourth year in a row.
The number of "single-use" plastic bags given to customers by leading UK supermarkets has fallen for the fourth year in a row.
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