The report calls for a common EU standard for colour-coding waste for sorting and recycling, as a way of increasing recycling rates.

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It could mean every sign of individual brands, from their logo, colour or typeface, being replaced by standard packaging simply carrying warnings and the name of the cigarettes.

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While the materials and construction methods are similar to standard pylons, one point of departure is the colour - white instead of gun-metal grey.

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Standard onboard features include the Audio 20 with a 14.7 cm colour screen, a twin tuner, an MP3-capable CD player and a USB connection.

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