Wretched Excess, Packaging Dept: 3.75 Pounds of Packaging for 4.5 Oz of Chocolate
TreeHugger has shown so many examples of wretched excess in packaging, but this may be a record. Matt reports on a gift of 4.5 ounces of chocolate he received, packaged in: 2 gel ice packs, 19 oz each (plastic willed with gel) 2 moisture trappers, 3 oz ttl (paper, plastic film) 1 large metalized plastic bubble envelope 1 crunch paper space holder, 2oz (heavyweight) 1 heavy board box, 8oz Chocolate box, inside riser, tissue, cups, foam protectors, celophane Matt suggests “the Irresponsible Packaging Awards, IPA’s. Like the Razzies are the counterpoint … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Wretched Excess, Packaging Dept: 3.75 Pounds of Packaging for 4.5 Oz of Chocolate
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