UK: Sainsbury to ditch cereal boxes
By: just-food.com | 23 June 2009
UK retailer Sainsbury is to ditch the outer box on its Basic own-brand cereals in an attempt to cut down on wasteful packaging.
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UK retailer Sainsbury is to ditch the outer box on its Basic own-brand cereals in an attempt to cut down on wasteful packaging.
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