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====Safety considerations==== | |||
* For packs of '''cans of food''', make it especially clear that the [[botulism|damaged can]] is '''not''' safe to eat. |
Latest revision as of 22:28, 21 May 2024
Examples
- A 6-pack of soda where one of the cans is broken
- A dozen eggs where one of the eggs is broken
Status quo: In Western countries, most stores will throw these things in the trash. (and in some cases, it's thrown in a compactor where it can't even be retrieved by dumpster diving).
Solutions
Store policy idea
- If a broken pack is found by a store clerk, then put a discount sticker on it. In general, a 40-to-50% discount is probably reasonable.
- Perhaps have a specific type of sticker available that says "partially damaged product" or similar words.
- If a broken pack is found by a customer (and doesn't already have a sticker), then give a much weaker discount - small enough to prevent any customer from intentionally damaging a product to get a discount.
- For example, if 1/12th of the product is damaged, then never remove more than 1/12th of the price.
TODO: Are there any legal hurdles to overcome, for this to work? If so, start a discussion on the talk page.
Safety considerations
- For packs of cans of food, make it especially clear that the damaged can is not safe to eat.