Packaging myths, busted
Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution – we’re facing huge environmental problems, and everyone needs to do their share to keep the planet habitable for future generations. The least you can do is drink your coffee from a reusable cup, right? Some would rather skip plastic packaging altogether. While the intention is good, here’s why it’s not always a good idea.
It’s a sunny Saturday, you’re at your local supermarket, shopping for groceries. You start at the fresh food section because you want to eat more healthily. As your eyes scan all the fresh, colorful fruit, veggies and berries, you come across chunks of pre-sliced pineapple, neatly packed in plastic containers. You wonder: isn’t the peel the best packaging for the yellow, juicy fruit?
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