Tesco top exec pushes back on green movement

In a recent commentary, Tesco's Terry Leahy says, "We can't get rid of all packaging...you can't force the pace of change even for sound environmental reasons."

Leahy explains the variety of functions packaging perfoms including product protection, freshness and labeling. "So not all packaging is excess or optional. . ."
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