I mean you’re going to the supermarket anyways, what’s the problem with taking a few bottles along with you?
This discussion is a waste of time. There are two options. One is easier than the other. Like everyone else, I want to take the easier one. Period.
I can imagine ending up with a house full of glass bottles. Where does it reasonably stop for the individual?
The conversation also highlights that our intuitions about what the most environmentally friendly thing is can’t be trusted.
Individuals can’t solve this, that’s for sure.
Glass container (not reused): Ovaltine
Paper container (not reused): Chips Ahoy cookies
Cardboard container (not reused): washing detergent powder
Metal container (not reused): Hershey's chocolate powder