5 Things You Should Never Buy Again
Friday, July 18th, 2008I just read this recent recycling tip of the week on Wicked Local Belmont, recommending five things you should never buy again.
In the post, the Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee, suggests alternatives for each of the five “no-no”products.
The products mentioned are:
- Styrofoam cups
- Paper towels
- Bleached coffee filters
- Over-packaged foods
- Teak and mahogany
Although I don’t plan to buy any disposable cups, coffee filters, or furniture in the near future, I can’t really avoid buying food. It’s a shame that so many products are over-packaged. I’m constantly amazed at how much packaging ends up in my bin every week.
Although I’m well aware that packaging is used for companies to differentiate their products from their competitors, I wish they would consider reducing the amount of packaging they use for their products.
