Raylase asks why supermarket chains have famously declared war on plastic bags, but when it comes to food packaging, they are taking their time. Why is that? As with anything, there are pros and cons – for one, single households in particular want smaller portions, which leads to more packaging. On the other hand, many retailers stick to plastic because of the known advantages in shelf life and food preservation. But consumer pressure is growing as people place increasing value on loose foods in an effort to end the packaging madness and protect the earth from further pollution. Natural labelling using a blue laser from Raylase Photo Raylase Consumers often ask themselves why organic products like cucumbers of all things are shrink-wrapped in plastic. What an anachronism! Does that sound like common sense? Back in 2018, Ocean Care in Switzerland managed to wring a promise from major food retailers to change this by starting a petition against plastic for organic goods. According to the organisation, “It was great to see a drop in the proportion…
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