noun
- the practice of using excessive or unnecessary packaging materials for products
Usage: environmental concern
Examples
- The company reduced overpackaging to lower shipping costs.
- Environmental groups criticized the overpackaging of electronics.
- Overpackaging creates unnecessary waste in landfills.
- The new policy aims to eliminate overpackaging in retail stores.
- Consumers are becoming more aware of overpackaging issues.
- The fruit was wrapped in plastic, a clear example of overpackaging.