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There are numerous packing materials used worldwide, but one of the main ones – plastic – is notorious for its damage to nature, and another – glass – stands on the other end of the spectrum with its reputation for being environmentally friendly.

Of course, these two are not only used as packaging, they are also frequently encountered in many areas such as decoration, architecture and technology.

So, what is the history of plastic and glass and their use? Let's take a look.

The Plastic Bag Store, a supermarket-cum-art installation, opens in New York's Time Square on Thursday, October 22, and aims to highlight the vast amounts of waste produced by packaging and single-use plastics in the food industry.

"The Plastic Bag Store looks like a regular grocery store and it's full of items that seem very familiar. But there are humorous and satirical takes on everyday products that highlight the amount of waste that we're using, and the environmental problems related," artist Robin Frohardt, creator of The Plastic Bag Store, told Reuters.