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[–] esc27 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Might be a nudge to get people to default to orange and only buy green if they really want it to make their stock needs more predictable.

[–] RedEyeFlightControl 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It actually might be related to the cost of the color of the jacketing itself. The different dyes used in plastic production have varying costs, in lots of cases.

[–] Takumidesh 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's likely lower volume too, so the cost in switching brings a higher opportunity/downtime cost on smaller runs.

[–] RedEyeFlightControl 3 points 1 year ago

Good points! One might need an additional catalyst or flex additive, as well.