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."

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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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