What is the Point of Removing Plastic Tops on Coleslaw and Potato Salad?
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Why would the supermarkets remove plastic tops on coleslaw, potato salad etc that can be recycled with just a bit of film? And then you have to cover it after use with cling film which also goes in the bin and can't be recycled.
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I have thought this for a long time. A click down lid would be great and the whole thing can then be recycled. But I guess we all know that recycling is mostly myth v. wish.
They probably expect you to put it your own container after first use which can be washed and reused therefore they make original product cheaper and get you to buy a container win win for them
Sometimes that dratted bit of plastic is so welded onto the container it's a hazard in itself. Scissors or a sharp knife to the rescue, not a fan at all!
It'll be down to cost sadly. If the bit of film is a fraction of a penny cheaper than the solid plastic lid then that's really all they care about.
Its really difficult at the moment with packaging as the cheapest and most efficient options are the plastics which we all know we have to reduce. I am sure in due course new options and materials will come along but in the meantime I guess we end up paying more for less easy to use packaging.
Yep, very annoying. Definitely doing it to save on costs but saying it’s for eco reasons
Honestly I make my own. Only time I'm not likely to is if I'm holiday and in self catering but not really a fan of premade potato salad or coleslaw
Unfortunately I have to do the same by putting clingfilm over them when they are opened. Much better with the firm lids and as you say all can be recycled 
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I only buy food with the plastic tops on them. I do my bit by putting plastic, newspapers, into the recycling bin every fortnight for years.
Some products have the same size lids, so l generally keep the lid and it hopefully fits on another product
jannosullivan66 that's a good idea, why have l never thought about doing that before
Aldi's yoghurt top is the same size as Onken yoghurts so l tend to save the lid from onken.
On some brands the coleslaw leaks out now so it’s not their greatest brainwave as others have said the plastic film can be recycled so seems odd other than to cut costs. I hope customers complain and it comes back on again
If you make your own then there Is no plastic to worry about until Its time to wash up whatever you are storing It In.
This is where I have to praise Yeo Valley - They have swapped their coloured bottle tops for plain ones as they are easily more recycled, they sell and offer reusable lids. Most of their packaging is 100% recycled and can be recycled too. Those that can't be can be sent back to them, free of charge.
More info here: www.yeovalley.co.uk/packaging-and-recycling
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