Clever "new" eco-friendly supermarket packaging

[volstork]

https://nextshark.com/banana-leaves-asia-plastic-packaging/


Supermarkets in Vietnam have adopted an initiative from Thailand that makes use of banana leaves instead of plastic as a packaging alternative.

[Ohiogal]

1. Shhhh.. don't let Republicans hear about this.

They will legislate a ban on it in this country because they will say its unfriendly to the plastics industry.

[TheBlackAdder]

2. The problem with that, if you ever shop at bulk produce stores who prepackage--a lot of hidden rot

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Sure the produce might appear fresh at the top and bottom, but it's the stuff you can't see that gets you.










Most of us just live with it, since we're supposedly getting a deal. Me, I've moved on and never shop them anymore.

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[procon]

3. Not readily available in the US, what alternatives

might be useful? I try to minimise my use of plastic, but I do miss the convenience of putting all my apples in one bag and onions in another. Easier to tote and store, so I do use plastic bags in the produce section, but then I try to reuse them until they tear.

I'm saving those small plastic mesh bags that things like onions and avocados come in, as well as the larger sizes that I buy citrus in. Reusable and washable.

[Bonx]

4. In the south: kudzu!

[volstork]

5. I haven't tried this, but

have heard it is delicious!

https://www.southernliving.com/kitchen-assistant/kudzu-lemonade