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 wrote:
> ChatGPT suggests the following (not sure I agree with the logic):
>
> UPS has largel
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 se
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 ta
