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Originally Posted by Karl
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Originally Posted by PullApart
On the bright side though; retailers are now printing “sorry” on packaging for “none recyclable!”
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Does that label help in solving or mitigating the problem?  |
Sorry about the delay Karl, I'm still having finger troubles with the forum's controls
I'll get there in the end, hopefully.
My cynical head tells me that it doesn't make a jot of difference but, being kind, it's probably indicative of some shift in perspective by this vast industry.
It just could be a minor throw-away gesture and/or cheap “green wash” pitch. But, I think that it's certainly better than an arrogant, no response, apology at all, which was the case three years ago. And I do believe that 'they' think that 'they' are producing 'some', inappropriate packaging, causing consumers 'some' hassle, perhaps through confused kerbside recycling, with each council area on a different agenda. From their perspective this is also a mess.
But, it seems to me that it's a mess, that we as consumers, as always, are picking up the tab for, as this juggernaut - thunders on.
It's really not so difficult to rationalise major chunks of this problem, a great deal could be achieved with little effort/cost, it's all about material choices and a willingness to change. Also, people need to stop defending their own dysfunctional part of this dysfunctional problem, and start viewing it from a near complete vision as possible. Placing (rightfully), the environment and consumers in joint first position afterall, all rest we pay for, in more ways than one.
We really have no other choice, the old world has gone!