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‘Latte levy’ could cost £819m and risk UK jobs, says industry group
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The Paper Cup Alliance (PCA), which represents UK cup manufacturers, has claimed that a levy on disposable coffee cups could cost the economy £819...
UK Liberal Democrats target disposable coffee cups in Manifesto pledge
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LONDON, UK – A Liberal Democrat pledge to impose a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups has been blasted as a “knee jerk reaction to the media”. The plan will be included in the party’s manifesto for June’s General Election. It also forms part of a ‘Zero Waste Act’, incorporating a 70% recycling target.
USA – Starbucks and Duracell Powermat roll out partnership to wirelessly charge customers’ smartphones
SEATTLE and NEW YORK – Duracell Powermat and Starbucks yesterday announced that they have begun a national rollout of Powermat wireless charging in Starbucks...