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The two major retailers in Switzerland started to charge ~ 5 cents for those small, crappy plastic baggies. Usage went back by ~ 80%.
by CaptainZapp 9y ago
The two major retailers in Switzerland started to charge ~ 5 cents for those small, crappy plastic baggies.
Usage went back by ~ 80%.
- esrauch 9y agoOn the other hand there is still a lot of packaging per good in Switzerland: a lot more things are sold individually wrapped in plastic (cucumbers, peppers, etc) and things like baking soda are sold in much smaller packets.
- CaptainZapp 9y agoBoth, cucumbers and peppers are usually sold open. With the exception of organic produce. That's so that the cashier is able to make the distinction, since prices for organics are usually higher. Usually, because there are exceptions, like a three pack of peppers. Fennel also comes often pre-packed. Other veggies usually not. That's not to say that not a lot more could be done. What I tried to do with my comment is to pôint out that a tiny fee can really change behavior.