Chapter
The Rise of Disposable Packaging
08:25 - 13:45 (05:20)
The post-World War II economic boom created a need for affordable and efficient packaging, leading to the rise of disposable packaging companies and the decline of reuse economies like milk and potato chip deliveries.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the origin of the word "litter" and how it was commonly used in reference to scattering hay for livestock to sleep on, rather than as a term for waste on the ground.
08:25 - 10:38 (02:13)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the origin of the word "litter" and how it was commonly used in reference to scattering hay for livestock to sleep on, rather than as a term for waste on the ground. They explore how the word has evolved over time and how its origins on the farm continue to influence its usage today.
ChapterThe Rise of Disposable Packaging
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
PodcastStuff You Should Know
During the post-World War II economic boom, beverage and packaging companies capitalized on the cheap and efficient production of packaging to create a single-use packaging industry that was more profitable, leading to the decline of the once-present reuse economy.
10:38 - 13:45 (03:07)
Summary
During the post-World War II economic boom, beverage and packaging companies capitalized on the cheap and efficient production of packaging to create a single-use packaging industry that was more profitable, leading to the decline of the once-present reuse economy.