Biodegradable packaging too noisy?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the recent decision by Frito-Lay to revert to non-biodegradable packaging due to customer feedback regarding the noise produced by biodegradable packaging. Participants explore the implications of this decision on environmental practices and consumer preferences.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether the noise level of biodegradable packaging is significant enough to warrant a return to non-biodegradable options.
  • One participant suggests that the larger issue may be the impact of single-serving packaging on environmental concerns.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the genuine commitment to environmentally sound practices, implying that consumer support may be conditional on convenience and cost.
  • A later reply appreciates the use of humor in discussing the topic, indicating a lighter tone in part of the conversation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the importance of noise in packaging and the broader implications for environmental responsibility, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about consumer behavior and environmental impact are not fully explored, and the discussion does not resolve the complexities of consumer preferences versus environmental considerations.

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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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