• jafffacakelemmy@mander.xyz
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    8 hours ago

    So if I want one lettuce which only has a short shelf life, but there is a buy one get one free deal, I’d be stupid not to pick up two. Because I can only eat one lettuce before it goes bad, the second lettuce will be binned before its even started. All buy one get one free deals should be banned - if you want us to buy more of a product, halve the price!

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      5 hours ago

      Fwiw, lettuces will stay fresher longer by wrapping in a paper towel and then foil, rather than plastic.

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      5 hours ago

      You would be stupid to pick up two if you knew you were going to throw one away. Food waste is not a good thing.

      But - as odd as this might seem - you could offer the second lettuce to someone else. Either someone else leaving the store, a friend/neighbor or work colleague. Yes I know it’s unusual to stand up in the office and say “does anyone want a free lettuce?” but it’s not only harmless, its positive!