What’s something you know about your line of work that you wish the general public knew?

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1. In most developed countries there is a piece of legislation called “extended producer responsibility” which means that manufacturer or sometimes retailers, have a responsibility to fund the disposal of the end of the life of their products and packaging.

   So while yes, overpackaging is a colossal pain in the ass, manufacturers and retailers are paying for that stupid privilege.

   ETA: it’s also *very* hard for people who are working in corporate sustainability so when sustainability reports come out, it is really their moment to celebrate something that they likely worked very, very hard to get done. Don’t celebrate the company, but celebrate the champions behind that work.