Eco-Friendly Food Delivery Could Cost More
Zomato says that switching from plastic to earth-friendly packaging could make food deliveries cost 10 to 30 percent more. Most food is currently delivered in plastic boxes and bags.
Published Aug 18
What is happening
Ordering food online might soon become more expensive. Zomato, a big food delivery company, says that using earth-friendly packaging instead of plastic could raise prices by 10 to 30 percent.
Why this matters
Right now, almost all food deliveries use plastic containers and plastic wraps because they are cheap. While plastic is bad for nature, changing to materials that do not harm the planet costs a lot of money.
- Most food is currently delivered in plastic.
- Eco-friendly packages cost more to make.
- Delivery prices could go up by up to 30 percent.
What happens next
Companies and restaurants are trying to figure out how to protect nature without making food too expensive for regular people to buy everyday.