may also discard vegetables that no longer look fresh, even if they remain usable.
By helping English cucumbers retain their appearance and firmness, plastic wrapping can extend the period during which they remain marketable.
This creates a trade-off. The packaging generates plastic waste, but it may also reduce the amount of produce lost during transportation and retail display.
Whether the overall environmental impact is better or worse depends on several factors, including the type and amount of packaging used, how much food waste it prevents, and how the packaging is
