Has it taken you this long to work it out?
Even if it is recyclable, we then transport it half way back around the world and dump it back on their doorstep. An endless cycle of waste.
Occado do my home delivery. Everything is packed in plastic bags - at least 30 a time - but it's OK because they take them back next time to recycle. But … but … that's the whole problem isn't it? I wouldn't mind if they re-used the bags, but the amount of energy wasted to recycle a bag that's only been used once to carry other packaged goods is ridiculous. Just put it all loose in the massive plastic boxes they put the bags in?
We need to get away from the idea that recycling is good because although better than doing nothing, it really isn't good.
JUST USE LESS PACKAGING!!!