To Planet Earth, I'm sorry we humans are too short sighted and too greedy. I'm sorry that the necessity for even writing this post has arisen. And most of all I'm sorry that we haven't fixed this problem yet.
Why does this matter to me?
And because as recent as last Spring I was getting plastic containers with a key made of metal and plastic from a local auto dealer to ENTICE people to come in to the dealership on the off chance that the key they have received will magically win them a brand new car, or at least maybe win a $100.00 gift card (another piece of plastic).
Earthworks http://www.earthworkssystem.com/consumers.html
I do have one card. It is a PAPER card which shows that I am a member of the Olympia Food Co-op, and it has lasted for over ten years. If I ever decide to stop using it, it is 100% recyclable.
I have lot's of advertising material coming in my mail box. I never object to it, if I am able to fully recycle it. But I do object if I get something wrapped in plastic packaging, or if thousands of disposable keys are sent out in an attempt to lure people into a local auto dealer. There are other ways to do this. Ways which do not alienate a percentage of your target market. Ways which would be considered more sustainable?