More and more consumers are demanding that products come in sustainable packaging, but there isn't consensus on what this means. In a recent column, author and journalist Adam Minter argues that the considerations should go beyond just whether packaging is paper or plastic. He joins us to discuss the nuances in defining sustainable packaging and why vilifying plastic is a red herring. 

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories:  environment

Tags:  plastic waste,  sustainability,