The pandemic has led to a sharp increase in plastic use and waste while dampening consumer concern about plastic pollution. Consumer pressure regarding plastic use is likely to intensify once again when the COVID-19 crisis subsides, Ben Cooper writes, but building a circular economy in the drinks sector will not be confined to addressing the challenges around plastic use or to packaging.


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