--U.K. pharmacy chain Boots will see all its shops using paper bags by early next year, as it cuts back on the use of plastics, the BBC reports Monday.

--The company will continue to use plastic on prescriptions sent out from its central pharmacy, the report said.

--Boots stores will also begin using paper bags to dispense prescriptions, the report said.

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48742522

--Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 24, 2019 18:29 ET (22:29 GMT)

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