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Public concern for Wasteful food packaging Posted on : May 22 2008 Permalink 0 comments
A recent Internet-based survey conducted by the Nielsen Company in 48 nations assessed attitudes to climate change, water shortages, air and water pollution and use of pesticides. Results showed that New Zealanders were the most concerned by trash from food packaging (and the most willing to go to great lengths to curb it) followed by People in Finland, Ireland, the Czech Republic and Norway. The numbers showed an improvement from a previous poll. Half of those surveyed said they did not mind switching to “convenience packaging”, as well as re-sealable containers or plastic packages used during cooking. Only 30 percent said they were willing to abandon packaging meant to keep food clean and labels with instructions for cooking and use. Overall, Nielsen said consumers showed an inclination to demand paper, board or glass of recyclable material, rather than plastic or polystyrene. Incidentally, packaging specialists Multivac as well as retailers such as Wal-Mart, Carrefour or Tesco are either simplifying or cutting back packaging.
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