One of the things you can see at the supermarket may be individually, plastic wrapped fruits and vegetables. A Thailand supermarket came up with a marvelous method to diminish plastic packaging by wrapping its produce in banana leaves.
The banana leaf packaging is an excellent idea of the Rimping supermarket in Chiangmai, Thailand.
The utilization of banana leaves rather than plastic for packing vegetables is an extraordinary method to lessen single-use plastic. While it would seem that they use some plastic for securing the label, this strategy essentially decreases the amount of plastic required. They are just enclosed by a banana leaf and tightened with a rubber band. Banana leaves are an extraordinary option since leaf is large, thick and sufficiently flexible to be folded.
The cost – something to consider
In tropical locations, banana leaves are easy to come by, for free even. However, in more temperate locations the use of banana leaves could be much more expensive than plastic. Using local biodegradable products could be the alternative solution in locations where bananas don’t grow.
Here are some of the images posted on social media by Perfect Homes Chiangmai.
