Plastic wrap is my nemesis. Have you ever asked yourself ‘why is there plastic wrap on that?’ I have never touted myself as perfect when it comes to green living, but there are some things that seem so simple, so intuitive that it’s beyond me why they happen. Take for example this organic cucumber that I…
Plastic Wrap
6 Eco Alternatives to Plastic Wrap
Welcome to Green Questions, Groovy Answers-your opportunity to get your pressing green questions answered each week. This week’s question comes from a Twitter fan, Ashley (@AEB624) in Boston. Thanks Ashley! Are there any eco-friendly alternatives to using plastic wrap? Plastic wrap has been around for generations, preserving leftovers and keeping food from becoming stale. Unfortunately,…
Del Monte’s Gone Bananas
This one’s hard to grasp. Del Monte has decided (probably after lots of focus groups??) to sell individually wrapped bananas. To clarify: they are going to add a layer of plastic wrap to a fruit that comes with its own natural, biodegradable packaging. According to Del Monte, the clear pouches are said to contain “controlled…
