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by alteria 2541 days ago
The book you're thinking of is probably Hungry Planet[1]

[1]https://menzelphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Hungry-Planet-F...

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What’s amazing about that is the unnecessary or excessive packaging becomes evident.

Underdeveloped nations haven’t yet gotten in the bad habit of wrapping everything in plastic. Grains are in reused sacks, meat is straight from the butcher. I mean, sure I get egg cases and wrapped meats. But some places put vegetables and fruits in styropacks.... why?

Yes! This is it. Thank you!