May 9th, 2008
New Eco-Friendly Packaging Triggers Boom In Guilt-Free Littering
Yes, this is satire, but there is so much truth to it.
The growing “green” trend in product packaging, which emphasizes the use of recycled, biodegradable post-consumer paper-based materials and relies less on petroleum-derived polymers like styrofoam, has unleashed a spontaneous trashing of sidewalks, roadsides, and pristine wilderness by gratified consumers. Though some environmentalists and scientists were caught off guard by the movement, experts say it is here to stay.
