There is no denying that, nowadays packaging of a number of products is overly done, which is not only costing the consumers but also environment. While, many people say that producer is responsible for curtailing this issue, some think that consumers should steer clear of over packaged products. Let us examine both the views before reaching a concrete decision.
To begin with, the main problem of excessive packaging is, usage of a significant amount of plastic which is non bio degradable, therefore accumulating in the soil after disposal. For instance, online products are first packed in a small cardboard box, then bubble wrap made of plastic is wrapped around it, which in turn goes into an another large box and is sealed using plasters. Furthermore, the cardboard unfortunately augments co2 emission.
On the other hand, over packaging shoots up the prices significantly. Therefore, minimal packaging makes it cost-effective to the buyers. This is a tactic used by the producers, in order to make the product look appealing, thus, attracting potential customers. To cite an example, in various burger joints, burgers are first wrapped in a paper and then put in a cardboard container which is then handed to us in a paper bag. Instead of doing this, if it simply served in the container it would alleviate the cost.
To sum up, usage of more plastic and also, surprisingly high prices are the major effects of over packaging. I believe that, the responsibility lies within the producer, who by taking sustainable measures can make packaging of products more economical and environment friendly.
There is no denying that, nowadays
packaging
of a number of
products
is
overly
done, which is not
only
costing the consumers
but
also
environment. While,
many
people
say that producer is responsible for curtailing this issue,
some
think
that consumers should steer
clear
of over packaged
products
.
Let
us examine both the views
before
reaching a concrete decision.
To
begin
with, the main problem of excessive
packaging
is, usage of a significant amount of plastic which is non bio degradable,
therefore
accumulating in the soil after disposal.
For instance
, online
products
are
first
packed in a
small
cardboard box, then bubble wrap made of plastic
is wrapped
around it, which in turn goes into
an another large
box and
is sealed
using plasters.
Furthermore
, the cardboard unfortunately augments co2 emission.
On the other hand
, over
packaging
shoots up the prices
significantly
.
Therefore
, minimal
packaging
makes
it cost-effective to the buyers. This is a tactic
used
by the producers, in order to
make
the
product
look appealing,
thus
, attracting potential customers. To cite an example, in various burger joints, burgers are
first
wrapped in a paper and then put in a cardboard container which is then handed to us in a paper bag.
Instead
of doing this, if it
simply
served in the container it would alleviate the cost.
To sum up, usage of more plastic and
also
,
surprisingly
high prices are the major effects of over
packaging
. I believe that, the responsibility lies within the producer, who by taking sustainable measures can
make
packaging
of
products
more economical and environment friendly.