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For example, Unilever is working towards making all of its plastic packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2030. The company’s Project Gigaton aims to eliminate one billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its global supply chain by 2030. Reducing packaging waste is a significant focus for many businesses.
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