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The pharmaceutical retailer has also committed to reduce the plastic packaging used in its online deliveries by 76%

The firms are working together with Notpla to tackle plastic pollution in a new trial across London

The trial will launch across more than 250 stores in Scotland, the North of England and the Midlands from the end of November

The firm will remove single-use plastic water bottles and plastic cups from its Inns estate by the end of 2019

The brand said the step to reduce the environmental impact of its cleaning products will begin in 2020

From next year, the small gifts contained in their crackers will be made of recyclable materials such as metal and paper games

Environmental charity Hubbub and The City of Edinburgh Council have joined together for a five-month trial

Charities Hubbub and The Fairyland Trust say the frightening costumes worn for trick and treating often end up in the bin the next day

The move follows concerns about people continuing to flush them down toilets, which contribute to the global marine plastic pollution issue

Together the organisations have launched a free recycling programme for hand wash pumps and refill pouches across the UK