UK: Asda "scorecard" to judge suppliers on packaging

By: just-food.com | 22 October 2009

Asda plans to roll out a version of a scheme introduced by parent Wal-Mart to encourage suppliers to produce more sustainable packaging.

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Asda plans to roll out a version of a scheme introduced by parent Wal-Mart to encourage suppliers to produce more sustainable packaging.

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