Biodegradable packaging too noisy?

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Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of Pepsi, has decided to revert to non-biodegradable packaging due to customer complaints about the noise produced by their newly introduced biodegradable packaging. A spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to listening to customer feedback. The discussion raises questions about whether the noise level of biodegradable packaging is a significant issue and whether the environmental benefits of such packaging outweigh the inconvenience it may cause. Participants also note a general tendency for consumers to support environmentally friendly practices only when they do not require sacrifices or additional costs. The conversation highlights the complexities of consumer preferences regarding sustainability versus convenience.
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Frito-Lay (Pepsi) has announced (some weeks ago, I think) that they are reverting to non-biodegradable packaging after their (US?) customers made noises about their newly-introduced biodegradable packaging being "too noisy." ("We need to listen to our customers," one spokesperson was quoted, here.)

Do you think the biodegradables are really too noisy? More to the point, do you think the noise level offsets the "ego food" you might be getting in the form of "today, I did something good for the environment"?
 
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i think the bigger impact is single-serving packs themselves.
 
EnumaElish said:
Frito-Lay (Pepsi) has announced (some weeks ago, I think) that they are reverting to non-biodegradable packaging after their (US?) customers made noises about their newly-introduced biodegradable packaging being "too noisy." ("We need to listen to our customers," one spokesperson was quoted, here.)

Do you think the biodegradables are really too noisy? More to the point, do you think the noise level offsets the "ego food" you might be getting in the form of "today, I did something good for the environment"?
People are all for "environmetally sound" practices/products as long as it's free and it doesn't differ from the non- environmentally sound" practices/products.
 
I like your pun, "environmentally sound" :chuckle:
 
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