'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to your rubbish

Re:'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to you... by beatgammit on Saturday August 17, 2019 @11:22PM (#20728036)

I don't think it really matters how big the actual market it, what matters is being known for having such solutions. Even if the majority of customers don't have the service, as long as they know it exists, they'll prefer Amazon vs competitors because they'll feel like they're supporting a company that cares.

Personally, I think it would be great if these reusable packages optionally came in a package that has a digital lock that can only be unlocked through the app (i.e. public key crypto over Bluetooth/NFC). This would make them look like the secure option as well as the green option. It can even operate at a loss and probably still be beneficial by driving more purchases their way.

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Re:'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to you... by jfim on Sunday August 18, 2019 @02:17AM (#20728572)

That wouldn't work. Either Amazon has to ship sturdy containers for the lock to be of any use, or thieves would just break it apart with tools.

There's a reason why safes need to be bolted to the floor; a safe that's not bolted can just be taken away and opened somewhere else with appropriate tools.

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