mary01+FollowWhy Are We Selling Glue Plushies Now?You won’t believe what someone spotted at Sprouts: a plushie shaped like a glue bottle, right in the back-to-school aisle. Parents are torn—some say their kids love it, others think it’s just more plastic junk feeding into overconsumption. Turns out, 90% of toys are plastic and most end up as trash, polluting the planet. Is this cute plushie just harmless fun, or another sign we’re drowning in unnecessary stuff? Would you cave if your kid begged for it? #Food #ConsumerCulture #PlasticWaste00Share
Keith Bass+FollowPepsiCo’s Plastic Problem: What It Means for UsDid you know your favorite chips and sodas are leaving a mark on the Himalayas? PepsiCo just got called out as one of the top plastic polluters in the region. Most of the trash is food packaging, and nearly half can’t even be recycled! The big takeaway? Our snack habits have a global impact, and switching to less packaged options (or reusable bottles) is a small money move that helps the planet, too. #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #PlasticWaste2310Share
Courtney Williams+FollowWhy Are Apples Drowning in Plastic?Ever spotted pre-sliced apples wrapped in layer after layer of plastic at the store? One shopper did and couldn’t believe the waste. Sure, some folks need the convenience, but do we really need all that plastic? Not only does it jack up the price, but it also ends up in landfills and oceans, hurting wildlife and the planet. Some stores are trying eco-friendly packaging, but is it enough? Would you pay more for less plastic? #Health #BodyHealth #PlasticWaste10Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowWhy Is My Veggie Wrapped Like a Gift?Ever seen a bell pepper wrapped in plastic like it’s a birthday present? One shopper just called out their grocery store for individually wrapping veggies—think cucumbers, leafy greens, even Brussels sprouts! People are fuming about the extra plastic waste and the fact you can’t even check for bad spots. Some say it’s for freshness, but most of that plastic ends up in landfills anyway. Would you ban plastic produce wrap or nah? #Health #BodyHealth #PlasticWaste30Share
John Romero+FollowWhy Are Stores Selling Pine Cones?!You ever walk into a craft store and see something so pointless it just makes you laugh? Someone spotted bags of plain old pine cones—yep, the kind you can grab for free at any park—being sold in single-use plastic. No fancy scent, just overpriced nature in a bag. People are calling out the waste and plastic pollution, and honestly, it’s wild that stores still do this. Would you ever buy pine cones instead of picking them up yourself? #Shopping #Anticonsumption #PlasticWaste10Share
dianefrank+FollowCookie Packaging Fail Exposes Sneaky TrickEver opened a box of cookies and found each one wrapped in its own plastic shell? That’s what happened to one shopper, and people are NOT happy. Not only is it a waste nightmare, but some say it’s a sneaky way to make the box look fuller than it is. Even if the trays are recyclable, it still feels like a trick. Are brands really helping the planet, or just pretending? Would you still buy these cookies? #Food #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly195Share
Susan Moreno+FollowDid Coke Trick Us Into Loving Plastic?Ever wonder why everything comes wrapped in plastic? Turns out, it’s not just about convenience. A new book claims big brands like Coca-Cola pushed single-use plastics and then blamed us for the mess. They hyped recycling, knowing most plastic never gets recycled. The kicker? All that plastic isn’t just bad for the planet—it could be in your water, food, and even your body. Cutting back on plastic isn’t just eco-friendly, it might save you cash, too! #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #PlasticWaste10Share
Robert Daniels+FollowTic Tac’s Plastic Overload Has People FumingEver seen a giant Tic Tac box filled with 60 tiny plastic Tic Tac boxes? One shopper did and Reddit went wild. People are calling out Ferrero for the ridiculous amount of plastic—especially since regular Tic Tac packs are already tiny! Sure, the minis are cute, but is all that plastic worth it? With most plastics ending up in landfills, it’s got folks rethinking their snack habits. Would you buy these or is it a hard pass? #Food #PlasticWaste #SustainableLiving40Share
Nicole Washington+FollowWalmart’s Plastic Secret: What Shoppers MissEver wonder what happens to all that plastic packaging you don’t see at Walmart? Turns out, there’s a mountain of it hiding in the backroom, getting crushed for recycling—but most of it won’t actually get recycled. All that extra wrapping drives up prices and ends up in landfills. Next time you shop, try picking products with less packaging or reusable options. It’s a small move, but your wallet (and the planet) will thank you! #PlasticWaste #Walmart #SustainableLiving #Business70Share
Arthur Booker+FollowPepsiCo’s Snack Attack Hits the HimalayasNext time you grab a bag of chips or a soda, think about this: PepsiCo’s snack wrappers and bottles are piling up in the Himalayas, making them the top polluter there for three years straight! Locals and tourists are tossing so much plastic, the mountains can’t keep up. Most of it can’t even be recycled, so it just sits there. Maybe it’s time to swap single-use snacks for refillable drinks or bring your own munchies on your next trip! #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #Himalayas #Business #Industry30Share
