TodayInOnePhoto – Why Are Cucumbers Dressed in Plastic?


Today I was shopping in a well known supermarket when I spotted these Bio cucumbers. More and more supermarkets are dressing their fresh produce in plastic, and it makes me mad. Producers argue that wrapping cucumbers reduces food waste. And food waste also has a significant environmental footprint because of the water, land, energy and... Continue Reading →

Pet Peeve: Plastic Pre-Packaged Fruit and Vegetables


Why oh why are fruit and vegetables sold prepacked in plastic packaging? This is just a small selection of produce on display at a well-known supermarket. While I needed these items I refused to buy on principle. If more consumers boycotted overpackaged produce maybe the message would eventually get through. This week. I asked the... Continue Reading →

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