Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has welcomed the recent report on kerbside collection of plastic bottles by Wrap as a positive step forward in improving the UK’s household recycling capabilities.
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February 9, 2012 by Liz Gyekye · Leave a Comment
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has welcomed the recent report on kerbside collection of plastic bottles by Wrap as a positive step forward in improving the UK’s household recycling capabilities.
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