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Un-Pak-ing the Plastic Straw Problem

Brian May, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

09-Jul-18 08:05

Un-Pak-ing the Plastic Straw Problem

Packaging is the single biggest application of plastic, accounting for more than a quarter of plastic demand worldwide. In the war against plastic pollution, there has been a growing global crackdown on the use of plastic straws. We ask Brian May, Managing Director of Tetra Pak for Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines what packaging companies are doing to address this movement. 

Presented by: Melisa Idris


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Categories:  SME,  Markets,  Business Analysis,  Food,  Social Issues

Tags:  Tetra Pak,  Plastic,  Packaging,  Plastic Straws,  Greenwashing,  Sustainability, 


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