While surfing the web today I came across a UK story about a Uk company called Del Monte who is now packaging their bananas individually wrapped in plastic bags!
It got me so angry! All I can think is ARE THEY SERIOUS??? A banana is already packaged in it's beautiful, tough skin.
The Del Monte bananas will be marketed under the slogan ‘Natural Energy Snack on the Go’.
Del Monti insists the addition of a clear plastic bag is actually a green measure.
Del Monte claims that the plastic bag contains ‘Controlled Ripening Technology’ – which extends the shelf-life of the banana by up to six days, and helps the banana to ripen slower than if it is left in the open air.
Go Green Baby hopes the decision to package bananas in plastic is turned around, as this is so wasteful, and will only contribute to more landfil...and who knows what chemicals may leach into your precious banana if it gets warm while wrapped in the plastic.
Manufactures need to reduce the amount of packaging, not increase it!! SHAME ON YOU DEL MONTE!
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1361666/Del-Monte-packaging-Bananas-second-skin.html#ixzz1HU5Kh8ID
Wow! You would hope they realise so silly their marketing statement is... they even have whole section on their website dedicated to telling us how 'sustainable' and 'environmentally aware' they are. It does look like the packaging is to go in vending machine, but there are so many more environmentally friendly options. You can email the company at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com to complain- maybe they will think about changing their minds if they get enough feedback.
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, thanks for posting the companies email address for anyone who might want to contact them to complain about this issue. I know I will be!
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