Morrisons cuts ribbon on 'innovative, low impact' store in Essex

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Supermarket giant hopes to replicate eco-elements of Little Clacton shop across its UK-wide chain as part of net zero plans

Morrisons has opened a new store in Essex designed with environmental considerations to the fore, estimating the "innovative, low impact" shop will emit 43 per cent less carbon, produce "almost zero waste",...

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