I'm finally in a headspace where I can start writing again, and need to do this years Transparent Production & Sustainability report for the farm(yes, we do TPS reports -- it's in the name after all).
I want to discuss is how we plan on improving sustainability from year to year. One of my biggest concerns regarding sustainability isn't in our production, it's in the packaging.
We sell lots of fresh herbs packaged in plastic bags. Those herbs are washed and put into the bags wet for refrigeration until sale.
I really can't find an alternative for single use plastics here, anyone got suggestions?
Paper won't hold the moisture, and/or goes manky in the fridge. Reusable plastic or glass containers are too expensive, and would come with their own problems of handling/sterilization as well as possible end-user contamination.
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