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Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by f1refly on Sunday August 01, 2021 @05:12PM (#28030038)
Except it doesnt? Neary all stores in the country (Edeka group + Aldi Nord and Süd) have the option to just grab fresh produce from some kind of box, weight it and pay for the specific amount at checkout. If you're only buying packaged stuff thats because you find it more convenient, not because unpackaged isnt availabe.
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Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by llampx on Thursday August 05, 2021 @04:57PM (#28079701)
There are plenty of fresh produce items only available wrapped in plastic. Fresh herbs for example, and certain fruits, like berries etc. Either way, I'd say that more produce is sold packed in plastic than not, at least in my local stores.
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