"jmcquown" wrote:
> Miche wrote:
> > Gloria P wrote:
> >> Julia Altshuler wrote:
> >>> Sky wrote:
>
> >>>> This isn't exactly the best photo, but at least it's a depiction:
> >>>>http://baptiste.us/wp-content/images/posts/jug2.jpg
>
> >>>> I used the search string "plastic square jug milk gallon new
> >>>> costco" (without the quote symbols) in the Google Images area.
>
> >>> Thanks. �It looks a little different but not wildly so. �I can see
> >>> that being able to pack the milk jugs into a refrigerated truck
> >>> would help with the fuel cost of the refrigeration.
>
> >> On two different news shows last night the hosts tried pouring milk
> >> into a glass and ended up with a significant puddle on the table.
> >> The opening of the jug is on the top, much like an anti-freeze jug,
> >> making it messy to pour, especially when the jug is full.
>
> > The problem I see is that the opening is on the corner. �NZ square
> > milk bottles have the opening in the centre of the top, and very few
> > problems with spillage.
>
> > This is a representative pictu
>
> >http://www.treehugger.com/plastic-mi...e-redesign.jpg
>
> > Miche
>
> That's the "old" one. �Here's a link showing the new ones which are more
> squared on the sides and *flat* on top so they can be stacked on pallets
> rather than delivered 4 gallons per crate:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6bnbsj

It's nice they call them "Milk Jugs"... perfect!

I'm sure someone will soon come along with some sort of plastic easy-
pour sling with a handle like they did for the one and two quart
cartons... but something slung over the shoulder to support the
greater weight... kinda like a nursing bra for F cups.


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