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Old 01-10-2020, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bmit16 View Post
This new concept of prepackaging pills in plastic is interesting. How many of these plastic packets equals a plastic straw? Asking for a friend that worries too much about the environment!
These packets are actually a cellophane container vs plastic. Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of regenerated cellulose. Its low permeability to air, oils, greases, bacteria, and water makes it useful for food packaging.