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Why dealing with packaging waste can lead to a value chain overhaul

Initially published Sep 2020

A comparison of polyethylene vs poly-lactic acid in its impact on supply chains and end-of-life procedures for day-to-day items such as take-away coffee cups. How can we incite a total value chain overhaul?

Why dealing with packaging waste can lead to a value chain overhaul

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