Until businesses are forced to bear the environmental and public health costs of their use of plastics, they'll just do what is easiest and cheapest.
-Bob On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Rich Rosenbaum <s...@bcdef.com> wrote: > ChatGPT suggests the following (not sure I agree with the logic): > > UPS has largely moved away from using paper tape for a few reasons: > > 1. Durability: Plastic or reinforced tape is generally stronger and more > resistant to tearing or damage during shipping, which helps ensure that > packages remain securely sealed. > > 2. Moisture Resistance: Paper tape can be more susceptible to moisture, > which could weaken its adhesive properties. Plastic tapes, on the other > hand, are more resistant to environmental factors like humidity and rain. > > 3. Cost-Effectiveness: Plastic tape is often cheaper and more efficient to > produce and apply at scale. This can help reduce overall shipping costs. > > 4. Efficiency in Application: Plastic tape can be applied more quickly and > consistently by machine, which is important in high-volume shipping > environments like those of UPS. > > While some companies do use paper tape for its eco-friendliness, plastic > tape’s durability and cost-effectiveness often make it a preferred choice > for large shipping companies. > > > On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 11:45 AM C Eliot <empiremaster...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> After about 35 years I decided to discard the original boxes used to ship >> my old stereo receiver and speakers. The boxes were wrapped in one strand >> of tape, some of it paper tape and the boxes held up fine for 35 years. If >> I order something now, it will be wrapped in about 3 miles of plastic tape. >> >> Can someone explain why UPS shipping 35 years ago worked fine with one >> strand of tape, but nowadays they need to use miles of plastic tape? This >> seems wasteful to me, or maybe I am missing something. >> >> Thanks, >> >> -Christopher Eliot >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/ >> mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/ >> mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >>
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