Comments on: Meanwhile, in Bangkok: The Cutting Edge of Coconut Technology https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/ Stories, rants & observations about expat life in Asia's craziest city Mon, 21 Nov 2016 04:21:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Greg https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1060 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:10:16 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1060 In reply to TreeLove.

Tanks TreeLove, I agree. The biggest culprit is convenience stores who give you so much plastic. I blogged about it earlier here. I wish they’d start charging, even 1 baht for a plastic bag, it would make such a big difference. They started charging 5 cents for plastic bags in Canada years ago. Everyone was pissed at first, but now everyone uses cloth. And I saw this article the other day that said plastic bag use in Scotland is down 80% since they started charging. Time to suck it up, Thailand, and take some responsibility.

]]> By: TreeLove https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1059 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:03:11 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1059 So bad they’re wrapping these with so much plastic! A minimum of 2 layers seems unavoidable in this country! Totally wastes the product imo: you find these plastic wraps everywhere in the sea, on the beaches and other less touristy areas.

No one clears the mess afterwards, sea animals suffocate with plastic wraps stuck in their gills and stomachs.

Really poor score for such a big producer, and such a big touristic destination.

I want my sustainable, natural, 100% recyclable regular coconut *drupe* back!

]]> By: Greg https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1058 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:35:37 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1058 In reply to Shayan Naveed.

Thanks Shayan. I really wonder what that machine looks like? Wait, I found a peeling machine video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugjB2rXlcDQ

]]> By: Shayan Naveed https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1057 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:21:52 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1057 Woah that is amazing. I used to work with a product sourcing company and one of the client once wanted to order a single coconut cutter…I guess it wasn’t the same tech that is able to cut out the flesh without even breaking the seal. I bet they would love to get their hands on that!

Great posts Greg.

]]> By: Greg https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1056 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:30:10 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1056 In reply to Scott Coates.

Thanks Scott. I never thought coconuts would still be able to surprise me after all these years. 😀

]]> By: Scott Coates https://www.gregtodiffer.com/coconut-technology/#comment-1055 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:39:51 +0000 https://www.gregtodiffer.com/?p=3413#comment-1055 You’ve done it again – something interesting I’ve never contemplated before.
Thanks for keeping these good blogs coming Greg.

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