POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Maison Riviera Dairy products; they responded : The Szpinner

Hello

dairy products,

I loved your grec-greek yogurt in their little plastic jars….but that is the problem I want to comment about. In the past, this product came in glass jars and was recyclable. Now, you are using plastic, which is not as easily recyclable as glass or, in some locations, not recyclable.

I understand profit margins are as thin as onion skin for producers such as you. Still, in this day and age, and given the obvious horrendous changes in our weather because of global warming, it would be gratifying to see your company reconsider the types of containers it uses. I am sure your clients would be willing to pay a few cents more for a product where the producer demonstrates responsibility and concern about the environment.

Your product outstanding; your packaging, not so much.

Thank you.

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They responded:

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support for our grec-greek yogurt and understand your concerns about our packaging.

Our decision to switch to 100% recyclable PET plastic containers was driven by our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. These containers are much lighter, which helps lower greenhouse gas emissions during transportation. Additionally, we can now produce these containers in Canada, reducing the need for overseas shipping due to the lack of local glass suppliers.

PET #1 plastic is accepted at all Canadian recycling facilities and consumes significantly less energy than glass during both production and recycling processes. We hope you find that this packaging still offers a superior experience while being a more ecological choice compared to other plastics, such as PS#6, which is rarely recycled.

We value your feedback and will continue to explore ways to improve our environmental impact. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your thoughts with others.

Best Regards,

Dieynaba Eva Sall

Adjointe administrative et services à la clientèle

1625 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet N° 203

Varennes (Québec) J3X 1P7