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A new "no-nonsense" label on packaging will tell shoppers which products are completely free of plastic. The world's first plastic-free "trust mark" was launched today to help customers make more ...

Google claims that it has managed to replace plastic materials with “fiber-based alternatives.” Previously, the company’s product boxes used plastic in parts like shrink wrap, tapes, and labels. This ...