every alternative performs equally well. A packaging material that reduces plastic use but allows produce to spoil more quickly may create a different environmental problem.
The goal is to balance product protection, food waste, convenience, and environmental impact.
Can You Recycle the Plastic Wrapping?
Sometimes, but it depends on the material and your local recycling program.
Many thin plastic films cannot be placed in ordinary curbside recycling bins because they can tangle in sorting equipment or contaminate other recyclable materials.
Some grocery stores and recycling programs accept certain clean, dry
