Sugar-coated beauty: What do L’Oréal and Lego have in common?

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 6-Mar-2018
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Sugar-coated beauty: What do L’Oréal and Lego have in common?
The truth about traditional plastic isn't as sweet as the sugarcane alternative

The truth about traditional plastic isn't as sweet as the sugarcane alternative

It’s tough to imagine a world without plastic, but brands from L’Oréal to Lego are now starting to realise they have long been creating products that take at least 450 years to decompose.

In a sweet effort to reduce their footprint,

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