50 Times Product Packaging Was So Wrong, People Couldn’t Stay Silent (New Pics)

In this day and age, finally, more and more people are realizing that all that plastic, paper, and everything else that encases the items we buy, ends up in a landfill somewhere. Let’s face it, this amount of plastic waste isnot goodfor the environment or anyone else. Many businesses are coming around to this idea. But a few seemstuckin the past.The “Egregious Packaging” online community exists to name and shame companies that insist on massive paper and plastic waste. We got in touch with Kathryn Kellogg fromGoingzerowaste.comto learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your thoughts below.This post may includeaffiliate links.

The “Egregious Packaging” online community exists to name and shame companies that insist on massive paper and plastic waste. We got in touch with Kathryn Kellogg fromGoingzerowaste.comto learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your thoughts below.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Ordered 5 Nail Polishes From Amazon

Amazon Put Air Pillows In With My Shipment Of Bubble Wrap

Wasteful Packaging Should Be A Crime

Bored Pandagot in touch with Kathryn Kellogg, founder ofGoingzerowaste.comand she was kind enough to answer some of our questions. Firstly, we wanted to know what exactly is the harm in waste from packaging.“The materials used to package our items all have an environmental impact. For example, to make plastic, the raw material crude oil must be extracted from the earth in an unsustainable manner, usually through fracking. Then it must undergo processing in a fossil fuel-powered factory where it is transformed into moldable plastic. Next, it must be shipped to warehouses or stores, which typically requires gas-powered trucks to transport.”

“The materials used to package our items all have an environmental impact. For example, to make plastic, the raw material crude oil must be extracted from the earth in an unsustainable manner, usually through fracking. Then it must undergo processing in a fossil fuel-powered factory where it is transformed into moldable plastic. Next, it must be shipped to warehouses or stores, which typically requires gas-powered trucks to transport.”

Since Oranges Don’t Have A Natural Packaging

Pure Absurdity

I Was Worried When I Noticed I Had A Damaged Package Outside. Turns Out It Wasn’t An Issue

“All these factors have a high carbon footprint. Not to mention the end of life of our packaging, especially plastic, is another thing to consider. Only 5-6% of plastic is recycled while the rest ends up in our environment or in landfills. So when we can reduce packaging waste, I think it’s important to do so,” she shared.

For F**k’s Sake

These “Biosmart” Straws That Come In A Plastic Bag, With Smaller Plastic Bags Inside For Each Individual Color

Individually Wrapped Lemon Slices

Given the downsides, we were curious to hear her opinion on why companies still insisted on acting this way. “Some of it has to do with cost: It’s cheaper to buy virgin plastic than recycled, for example. But another factor for brands is keeping up with trends and marketing. Brands want to be unique and catch your eye, and one way they can do that is through packaging.”

Two Sleeves Of Pills Came In The Box Of 10

Over Packaging A Laptop Charge Cord

Some Sort Of Chip My Coworker Received

“Sometimes, this leads to excessive, over-the-top choices. Also, if they are selling their products through a third party, like Amazon, sometimes they don’t have control over how their products are shipped and packaged,” she shared with Bored Panda. One reason to keep shaming companies is the simple fact that they tend to just not keep their own word. Despite pledges to reduce plastic waste, every single big company that has made these promises has alsofailedto actually implement them. The Coca-Cola Company, Nestle SA, and PepsiCo are some of the largest plastic polluters in the world.

Literally W H Y

My Chef Saved $2.50/300 Units If They Come Individually Wrapped. So I Spent The First Hour Of My Shift Unwrapping Them

More Single Use Plastic Please

This Nail Polish Probably Felt Like It Pulled Up In A Rolls-Royce

17-Inch Box For A 2-Inch Item, Including Whole Printed Spiel That It Was “Thoughtfully Packaged” To “Reduce Impact”

This Tin Of Individually Wrapped Assorted Jelly Beans I Got As A Gift

So we wanted to know what else people could do at home. “A simple swap everyone can do to cut down on plastic waste is just ordering less takeout. Takeout containers often come in plastic, and with smaller plastic packets (think ketchup pouches, soy sauce holders, etc.) and can be hard to recycle. Always check with your local guidelines first of course before wishcycling these items. Going to a restaurant or eating at home more is a simple way to reduce plastic waste and use up what’s in your fridge. Try incorporating one or two more home-cooked meals into your week than you already do: It’s okay to prep it ahead of time too, if that’s easier.”

47,785ml Of Packaging For 5.4ml Of Product. These Boxes All Came From The Same Warehouse Together

Ordered A Wood Comb To Avoid Using Plastic. No Luck From A Company Ironically Named Healthandyoga.com

This Box Was For One Little Ds Game

“You can reach out to companies and brands about their packaging. Write them an email expressing what you love about their product, then go into their packaging and explain why it’s a problem. Maybe they’re using excessive packaging, or it’s hard to recycle plastic packaging. Whatever it is, be honest. You may inspire them to change their packaging for the better!”

Forgot About This Gem…this Was 12 Years Ago But I Believe That Was About An 18-In Ruler And It Was Absolutely The Only Thing In That Box

Not Sure What The Point Of The Plastic Wrapping Is… What A Waste

A Presentation Case For A Single Tube Of Toothpaste. It’s Recyclable, Forgetting That They Could Just Not

While paper waste is downright annoying, plasticwasteis considerably worse. After all, paper can and will break down over time, as anyone who has left a cardboard box in the rain can attest to. Plastic, on the other hand, generally refuses to cooperate and will be around for a long, longtime.Interestingly, even though it does appear that the combination of shopping and excessive packaging would be the main culprit in terms of plastic waste, this is not actually the case. Packaging only accounts for5%of municipal solid waste in the United States. While the examples here are extreme, it’s worth noting that many companies have adopted more eco-friendly packaging.

Interestingly, even though it does appear that the combination of shopping and excessive packaging would be the main culprit in terms of plastic waste, this is not actually the case. Packaging only accounts for5%of municipal solid waste in the United States. While the examples here are extreme, it’s worth noting that many companies have adopted more eco-friendly packaging.

Seen At Target - 2 Apple Slices X 6 Plastic Bags, In A Plastic Box

Can’t Be Too Careful!

All This Space Just For A Scoop

Every Damn Fork Was Individually Wrapped

Last Time It Came In An Envelope

Just Got A Pair Of Headphones, Why Is The Box So Big

Some might argue that, due to recycling, plastic waste isn’t, ultimately, that bad. In a perfect world, they would be right. However, in reality,roughly 9%of all the plastic we produce is recycled, the rest is incinerated or just waiting around to biodegrade, a process that will take way too long to even consider.The good news is thatbiodegradable plasticsdo exist. However, they aren’t the silver bullet many of us would prefer. For one, they may produce methane gas when decomposing, which is sort of counterproductive on the face of things. Still, they at least can be gotten rid of, while traditional plastic might outlive the pyramids.

The good news is thatbiodegradable plasticsdo exist. However, they aren’t the silver bullet many of us would prefer. For one, they may produce methane gas when decomposing, which is sort of counterproductive on the face of things. Still, they at least can be gotten rid of, while traditional plastic might outlive the pyramids.

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