Lax supervision to blame for rising takeaway garbage

TAKEAWAY GARBAGE, particularly plastic packaging, is multiplying in Chinese office buildings and communities, raising concerns over the difficulties in disposing them. Beijing News commented on Sunday:

The burgeoning food delivery service is a trend toward which many have mixed feelings. True, it saves busy white-collar employees the trouble of going out to eat. But to deliver the food, restaurants use extra packaging made of polypropylene, which could be recycled but is not biodegradable.

One may be tempted to blame those people ordering takeaway food and paying little attention to environmental protection. But as long as it is legal and paid for, diners are free to enjoy the delivery service.