Companies move to replace plastic packaging for milk

As consumers and retailers search for alternatives to plastic packaging, Chris McCullough looks at whether the end is in sight for the plastic milk bottle

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Companies move to replace plastic packaging for milk

As consumers and retailers search for alternatives to plastic packaging, Chris McCullough looks at whether the end is in sight for the plastic milk bottle With increasing consumer and Government pressure...

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