My point: I would like to reduce unnecessary packaging for online orders by making it compulsory for establishments to ask at checkout if customers would like to opt for the minimum encasing.

Reasoning: I had recently ordered a small rucksack from a high street retail chain and had the inspiration to start this petition. I picked the item up from the store so was happy to simply receive the item as itself but I understood technically as a delivery item, it needed to be in packaging. When I opened the box it was in, the rucksack was in a plastic cover, with more plastic covering the straps and excess paper stuffed inside both the main and front pocket. This was really disheartening as all I did was just throw this surplus wrapping away. If I had the option I would have certainly chosen to pick up the item without any 'protective' casing. 

Making it work: With so many online distributors nowadays it can be tough to regulate who enforces this however the more we push, the better the chance. I understand sometimes the extra encasing is for protective purposes however if a company states the terms and conditions related with opting for this service, then they are subsequently 'covering their backs'. 

I appreciate these things aren't as simple as a light switch but with more recognition, this could push companies to become as sustainable as they promise to be.