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    Pre-peeled oranges sold in plastic containers, as displayed above, are indicative of the kind of waste that should be avoided. Photo courtesy of Sarah GloverPre-peeled oranges sold in plastic containers, as displayed above, are indicative of the kind of waste that should be avoided. Photo courtesy of Sarah GloverSarah Glover - Contributor
    srglover@uab.edu

    We live in a world where bananas and apples are now wrapped in plastic to be sold in grocery stores. Believe it or not, peeled oranges can be found packaged in plastic containers.