An opinion piece in BusinessWorld highlights the sachet as a small plastic film pouch made of polyethylene that has become deeply ingrained in daily life across the Philippines. Found in convenience stores for items like sauce and shampoo, sachets are rarely scrutinized for their composition or origins.
The article reflects on the convenience and low cost that drive the popularity of sachets, particularly among lower-income consumers who buy in small quantities. However, it also notes the environmental cost: these multi-layer plastic packages are difficult to recycle and often end up as waste, contributing to the country's plastic pollution crisis.
By drawing attention to the sachet's material and lifecycle, the piece urges readers to reconsider the hidden impact of everyday packaging. It calls for greater awareness and possibly more sustainable alternatives, given the scale of sachet consumption in the Philippine market.