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Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

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Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#11

This is only popular here in HN because of japan. A lot of countries have used non-plastic paper for ages. But the ah always so mysterious japan makes it seem so interesting.

It really doesn't seem necessary to rip on people for being interested in things.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#12

This is only popular here in HN because of japan. A lot of countries have used non-plastic paper for ages. But the ah always so mysterious japan makes it seem so interesting.

It really doesn't seem necessary to rip on people for being interested in things.

Absolutely not, but it’s just that every single time it’s about japan even if it is not the first or the first country to do so. It’s the fetisishing of japan.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#15

slightly off topic, the black kitkat, those are dark chocolate kitkats? The green packaged one is for sale now here, but now i learned there is a black one. (which they dont sell at our local supermarkets)

Maybe someone on HN can get their hands on one and report back? Could be some kind of "oiled" paper, not sure.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#16

This is only popular here in HN because of japan. A lot of countries have used non-plastic paper for ages. But the ah always so mysterious japan makes it seem so interesting.

It really doesn't seem necessary to rip on people for being interested in things.

I don't think they're ripping on people. It's a fair point that this makes the front page because people on HN love stories about Japan.

Try searching HN for titles with "Japan" in them vs. for example, nearly any African country.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#17

What makes paper "origami paper"?

Tried to find some source in Japanese - it seems like it's just ordinary paper actually:

https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASM8144JVM81PLFA006.html

Also will initially be applied to only 30% of the Kit Kats sold in Japan (5 types), they will change the packaging for the rest by 2022.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#18
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KitKats always used to come with metal foil (not plasticised) and a paper covering. I remember making small squares out of that paper and making origami models. http://www.heatspaceandlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/...

Is that the case in all markets? Japan, from all I hear, tends to wrap products in a lot of unnecessary plastic, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Japanese KitKats are wrapped with plastic to align with Japanese consumer expectation. Given that the article quotes a specific amount of plastic that Nestle is expecting to save though this substitution, I'm almost certain that their packaging is currently plastic.

This is my biggest problem with Asian bakeries. Everything's individually wrapped in plastic.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#19
post #2

KitKats always used to come with metal foil (not plasticised) and a paper covering. I remember making small squares out of that paper and making origami models. http://www.heatspaceandlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/...

Is that the case in all markets? Japan, from all I hear, tends to wrap products in a lot of unnecessary plastic, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Japanese KitKats are wrapped with plastic to align with Japanese consumer expectation. Given that the article quotes a specific amount of plastic that Nestle is expecting to save though this substitution, I'm almost certain that their packaging is currently plastic.

It's for some weird reason an Asian thing. Go to a bakery in China or Japan, buy 3 pieces of pastry, and you will walk away with 4 plastic bags.

It's especially annoying in Japan, as they also have super strict garbage policies and no possibility to dispose of things in public. That by itself is a great idea, if only they would stop giving me so much unnecessary garbage to carry around.

Re: Japanese KitKats Are Replacing Plastic Packaging with Origami Paper

#20

slightly off topic, the black kitkat, those are dark chocolate kitkats? The green packaged one is for sale now here, but now i learned there is a black one. (which they dont sell at our local supermarkets)

Japan has dozens or maybe even hundreds of different Kit Kat flavors that cycle into and out of production over the seasons.
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