overpackaging
/ˌoʊvərˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
noun
- The practice or problem of using too much packaging for products.
- Overpackaging is a major contributor to plastic pollution.
- The government is introducing laws to reduce overpackaging in supermarkets.
- Many shoppers are frustrated by the overpackaging of fresh produce.
Antonyms
verb
- The act of putting something in too much packaging.
- They are overpackaging the shipment with unnecessary bubble wrap.
- The factory is overpackaging these fragile items to prevent breakage.
- Stop overpackaging your lunch; just use a reusable container.