Disposables
Store shelves often have a wide selection of disposable eating utensils and kitchen products. There is no such thing as "best buy." Some shoppers look for quality. For others price can be a very strong consideration, but not for everyone. A basic caveat is that consumers be aware of what they are buying. An interview with R[euven]. Shamay, Ltd., an Israeli company enjoying a rapidly growing market, provided interesting insights that apply to all consumers. Liquid dish-washing detergent is reason a prime example of a common purchase. One key to buying is the viscosity of the product, or simply flow of the soap from the bottle and how long it will last. For background, if a liquid soap is too strong, it can be an irritant to the skin. For that reason Israel no longer permits 36% active ingredients in liquid dish soap. Common compositions are now 24%, 18% and 12%. Frequent methods to achieve lower numbers are diluting the soap with fragrances and even water. Reason says