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Re:California aims to ban recycling symbols on things that a... by uuddlrlr on Thursday September 09, 2021 @10:15AM (#28469927)
I'd rather not be a scan+network request away from knowing which flavour of drink I'm holding.
Re:California aims to ban recycling symbols on things that a... by detritus on Thursday September 09, 2021 @10:21AM (#28469981)
The QR code would just facilitate all the fancy branding shite beloved of marketing departments. Obviously you'd still have all the essential details marked on the product directly.
Re:California aims to ban recycling symbols on things that a... by atatatat on Thursday September 09, 2021 @10:24AM (#28470013)
Lasers can be used to put words into your ears, read your heartrate and listen to your conversations from miles out...

and you're concerned about people knowing your favorite sugar?