Superdrug becomes first health and beauty retailer to join New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

Published: 2-Jul-2020
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The initiative is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, and promotes a circular economy for plastic

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Superdrug has become the first health and beauty retailer to join the New Plastics Economy (NPE) Global Commitment.

The initiative promotes a circular economy for plastic in order for it to never become waste.

Superdrug has set out a number of new pledges to

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