Why do Europeans scoop up their dog’s poo - which is biogradable - and wrap it in single-use plastic which is not biodegradable? I understand the scooping; why use non-biodegradable plastic?
Why do Europeans scoop up their dog’s poo - which is biogradable - and wrap it in single-use plastic which is not biodegradable? I understand the scooping; why use non-biodegradable plastic?
I love it when I go to the food store and 90% of everything I purchased is wrapped in plastic. And then I get to the cash register and they won't put my groceries in a bag. What's wrong with this picture?
If a retail store is that conscious about protecting the environment by not using plastic, then why do they continue stocking their shelves with items wrapped in plastic? Shouldn't the responsibility be focused on the supply-chain where 90% of the plastic is coming from?
Jai and I use biodegradable bags which we store under the seat in the motorbike, and in the glove box in our pickup truck. We use these continually and it's never a problem. BUT...filling them constantly with items that are wrapped in plastic defeats the purpose.
As far as these charitable food lines go, they're using the same Styrofoam containers that every restaurant in Thailand uses for take out meals. Expecting them to spend time searching for alternative environmental-friendly packaging methods when they're trying to feed hungry people is ridiculous. That's like asking a fireman to stop wasting water when he's trying to fight a blaze.
Ruthrieston (June 12th, 2021)
To lighten the mood, if you're up for a chuckle:
https://youtu.be/7W33HRc1A6c?t=88s
That is both funny and scary all at the same time.Originally Posted by cdnmatt
Remember when takeaway fish and chips were served wrapped in yesterday's newspaper?
All very biodegradable.
Not sure what genius came up with the styrofoam alternative.
Ruthrieston (June 12th, 2021)
As is so often the case, a simple Search readily found the answer: http://www.childofthe1980s.com/2009/...-in-newspaper/
Perhaps you could introduce him to Saint Greta of Thunberg.
I see what you are saying, but it's a work in progress. Start with the easy stuff like carrier bags and then move onto other plastic product packaging, which sometimes needs more thought. That's how it's working in UK supermarkets.
The Thai 7-Eleven chains have some wasteful practices, such as packaging individual bananas or individual hard boiled eggs in plastic. Whilst it might be difficult to sell drinks without packaging, bananas and eggs already come with natural packaging.
Of course, if Thailand required a deposit to be charged on all plastic drinks bottles, I suspect the recycling would work particularly well, as collecting the empties would be an income stream for the poorest people.
Also, I see some of the riff raff in the UK eat at the drive in McDonalds, then throw the packaging out of the window on the way home. I'd like to either see the retailer made responsible for clearing this up, or ensure every single packaging item has a unique serial number traceable to the purchaser. Then levy heavy fines on the offenders. £1000 for the first offence, £5000 for the second and so on.
It is. Pays something like 3 baht per kilogram of bottles.
I'm so glad I'm doing my bit for the planet by not using condoms...
or toilet paper...
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