'Plastic Expiry Date' Stickers Bring Attention to Plastic's Long Life
Laura McQuarrie — February 3, 2020 — Eco
References: twitter & plantbasednews.org
Just as people are familiar with seeing expiry dates on perishable food and beverage products, Plastic Expiry Date stickers aim to show the long-lasting life of plastic packaging. Environmentalists Gagandeep Jhuti and Joe Foale-Groves created these stickers in order to remind consumers of the impact plastic has on the environment, bringing awareness to the fact that plastic can take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to break down.
While there are plenty of well-intentioned brands that create products with recyclable plastic packaging, these packages often don't end up in the recycling. With these Plastic Expiry Date stickers, consumers can hopefully make better shopping choices while retailers implement alternatives to wasteful single-use plastics.
Image Credit: Gagandeep Jhuti, Joe Foale-Groves
While there are plenty of well-intentioned brands that create products with recyclable plastic packaging, these packages often don't end up in the recycling. With these Plastic Expiry Date stickers, consumers can hopefully make better shopping choices while retailers implement alternatives to wasteful single-use plastics.
Image Credit: Gagandeep Jhuti, Joe Foale-Groves
Trend Themes
1. Plastic Expiry Date Awareness - Brands can explore innovative packaging solutions and materials to highlight the long-lasting nature of plastic and raise consumer awareness.
2. Consumer Demand for Sustainable Packaging - The use of Plastic Expiry Date stickers can drive consumer demand for alternatives to single-use plastics, creating opportunities for sustainable packaging manufacturers.
3. Environmental Activism and Conscious Consumerism - The introduction of Plastic Expiry Date stickers sparks conversations about plastic waste and encourages consumers to make more environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The packaging industry can explore new materials and design solutions to address the long-lasting nature of plastic and reduce environmental impact.
2. Retail - Retailers can implement alternatives to single-use plastics and leverage Plastic Expiry Date stickers to educate consumers and promote sustainable shopping choices.
3. Environmental Advocacy - Organizations and activists can use Plastic Expiry Date stickers to raise awareness of plastic waste and drive change towards responsible plastic use.
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