By Ngyuen Ayi
In the bustling streets of Vietnam, one Banh Mi shop has made waves by modernizing their packaging. Instead of using a simple piece of paper, they have upgraded to a plastic sheath. And if that wasn’t enough, they even use an additional plastic bag compared to previous generations that didn’t use plastic at all.
“We’re very proud of our advancements in packaging technology,” said the shop’s owner. “We want to be at the forefront of modernization, and what better way than to use more plastic?”
Customers were initially hesitant about the excess plastic, but the shop’s owner explained that it was necessary for the “modernization” of their business. “We need to keep up with the times,” he said. “And if that means using more plastic, then so be it.”
The shop’s new packaging has received mixed reviews from customers, with some praising the convenience and others expressing concern for the environment. “I love the new plastic sheath,” said one customer. “It’s so much easier to eat on the go. And the extra plastic bag? I use it to carry my other snacks!”
However, environmental activists have criticized the shop’s decision to use more plastic. “This is a step backwards for sustainability,” said one activist. “We should be reducing our plastic usage, not increasing it.”
Despite the criticism, the Banh Mi shop remains proud of their “modernization” efforts. “We’re taking the Banh Mi game to the next level by adding as many plastics as possible,” said the owner. “Who knows what other advancements we’ll come up with next?”
As the Banh Mi shop continues to use more and more plastic, it remains to be seen whether their customers will continue to support their “modernization” efforts or if they’ll demand a more sustainable approach. Actually, it doesn’t remain to be seen, they won’t think about it at all.