Jun 30, 2008 4:36 pm US/Central
New Eco-Friendly Milk Jugs Draw Mixed Reviews
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
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The new eco-friendly milk containers are already available at Costco, and Wal-Mart and Sam's Club will soon be carrying them in the Chicago area.
CBS
A new square milk jug may be better for the environment but messier in the kitchen. It's drawing mixed reviews from consumers.
The new shape means you can fit more jugs the delivery truck, which is more eco-friendly, and saves fuel money. But some people say it's awkward and tough to pour.
"At first I didn't like the looks of it, I though, 'oh well things are only changing,' so I bought it and I used it right away and I thought, 'gee I don't like this,'" said Nancy Prelesnik. "I haven't been back there to buy that milk...want my old, regular containers".
Other consumers were keen on the new shape.
"I prefer this carton because I have a side by side refrigerator and it fits better in the door," said Roxanne Rilo. "The regular milk cartons have a little bit more girth and they don't fit as well in the door itself."
The kids CBS 2 asked to test it did just fine, but called it a two-handed operation.
The new milk jug is already sold at Costco. Wal-Mart and Sam's Club plan to make the switch here in Chicago soon.
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