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> Why would the screw need a tube It needs some kind of retail packaging (the name of the product, a place to put a UPC sticker, etc) and the end seems pretty
by culturestate 6y ago
> Why would the screw need a tube
It needs some kind of retail packaging (the name of the product, a place to put a UPC sticker, etc) and the end seems pretty pointy, so there's probably a little safety mitigation there, too. Add in the functional piece and you can kill three birds with one plastic tube.
- jacobr1 6y agoOne of the things I like about going to my local agricultural supply store is that they don't seem to have the need for retail packaging. There are large boxes and creates (clearly labeled most the time) that contain each item. No need to individual package each part. Even the big-box hardware stores do this for things like screws. There are many items that can do with much less packaging.
- culturestate 6y agoYeah, there’s a lot that can be done between manufacturers and retailers to reduce packaging waste, but there are also a lot of dependencies, especially for brands that don’t do their own manufacturing. I can tell you from experience how painful it can be to set up even one alternative line for a hardware product. Most of the time it’s just not worth the effort, unless you’re selling into a giant channel partner.