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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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The grams of waste per teaspoon of ketchup seems high.

What else has a super high packaging waste per consumable volume?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have to make sure those small products don't get lost somehow

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

the large packaging is so they don't grow legs and walk out of stores or warehouses. some retailers require larger packaging, plus those non-recyclable trackers embedded inside for anti-theft systems. some of those larger blister packs and hangers are comically large.