This story is part of Planet or Plastic ... plastic.” The waste that clogs Manila’s beaches and waterways reinforces Siegler’s point. Much of it consists of sachets—tear-off packets ...

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Condiment sachets present a double whammy of food waste and plastic waste combined, says Waste Not, Want Not. Many of these sachets go in the bin, unopened. Others are binned half full.

The ban has also raised concerns among water vendors who rely heavily on sachet water for their livelihood ... sustainable ...