Posted on 07/05/2008 12:50:45 PM PDT by rawhide
Has anyone tried one of these? I have not, but they look kinda neat.
I thought the same thing as you. That can use a pour spout similar to what is currently used on the half-gallon paper cartons of juice products, the one with the cap that screws off.
Produced without artifical growth hormone
Besides that, I'm the only one in my household who drinks it.
That was my thought exactly.
Looks like if they made the spigot part extendable the problem would be solved. Not too tough.
No, you’re not — actually, I had the same thoughts.
I don't know whether or not you watched the video, but the container does not appear to be really inferior to what we have, as a matter of fact one lady said it was easier to hold. It saves fuel and money, which (to me) is more important than a degree of convenience in pouring. Put the milk in a different container that you like when you get home. If that is too difficult for some folks, they have issues I don't even want to imagine.
As to accept mediocrity ... look at the sorry pair of presidential candidates we have practically nominated, look at federal bureaucrat, study the state of our public schools where good money is thrown down a rat-hole. We accept less than outstanding every single day in areas a whole lot more important than milk jugs.
And some people say the stupidest things.
Are the new containers made in China? Wouldn’t surprise me.
glad you enjoyed it!
Great idea. I hope someone makes a few bucks from it.
Costco has been selling milk in the same containers for some time. At a buck cheaper than my local grocer, I haven’t found much reason to complain. This is just a Walmart hit piece, and a strained attempt at that.
Actually, a lot of the new "plastic" containers that are used are actually biodegradable and made from (believe it or not) corn by-products. Even some of the clear containers.
Mark
I'm lactose intolerant, so I generally can't drink milk... However, if you use only a little bit of milk, and wind up throwing a bunch out on a regular basis because it goes bad before you get around to drinking it, one thing you might want to look into is lactose free milk. There are a few brands, but I can only think of one off-hand, Lactaid.
When milk goes sour, it's primarily because the milk sugar (lactose) is converted to lactic acid. Well, with no lactose in the milk, the milk stays fresh WAY longer. I'm talking WEEKS in the fridge. It doesn't taste any different than "real" milk, and in fact, it IS real milk. They've just introduced the enzyme lactase to get rid of the lactose. However it is more expensive than regular milk, but if you're throwing milk away, it should wind up being cheaper.
Mark
but milk at Costco costs $3 a gallon.Milk here in Japan costs almost $3/liter :/
Well, until you get tired of your milk ending up on the kitchen table, anyhow. I'm sure they could make a more user-friendly mouth for that thing.
You forgot to mention that those square watermelons can cost up to $3000 here X(
Who makes the bottles and who fills them?
This bottle means a newly designed manufacturing/conveying system and filling system. It can replace an old one and use current employees, but it needed to be made and installed.
So a lot of people made a lot of money starting this up.
Kudos to that, hope it pays off for them.
Sounds like you still eat at a dining room table. How quaint.
P.S. Milk here is still $2.69 to $2.99/gallon (regional brands) and $3.29 - $3.69 (national brands) in normal plastic containers.
An associate pastor at my former church in LA grew square watermelons.
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