these companies will gaslight you saying customers love plastic but the reason they do plastic packaging is because it reduces packaging and shipping costs
But that’s what customers love: undamaged, well packed goods at low prices.
I don’t think there’s anyone claiming that people just “love plastic” in the abstract.
I don’t disagree with you that regulation is likely the only way to enforce more responsible plastic use. The only other way is to find more responsible alternatives that do the things plastic does at similar or ideally lower cost.
But that’s what customers love: undamaged, well packed goods at low prices.
I don’t think there’s anyone claiming that people just “love plastic” in the abstract.
I don’t disagree with you that regulation is likely the only way to enforce more responsible plastic use. The only other way is to find more responsible alternatives that do the things plastic does at similar or ideally lower cost.