I live in Europe but sometimes shop at Asian supermarkets here. One of the things I notice with almost everything I buy there is that plastic packaging feels a lot thicker than that on European products. Is there a rational reason for this? Are plastics simply cheaper? Or do people worry more that products might spoil? Are these different types of plastics?

  • Umbrias@beehaw.org
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    7 months ago

    Mostly plastic is used because it’s cheap and convenient, but paper alternatives are completely feasible.