overpackaged
adjective /ˌəʊ.vəˈpæk.ɪdʒd/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ Definition
› describes products that are wrapped in more material than is needed or is wanted: Some people refuse to buy goods that are overpackaged, because they feel that it is harmful to the environment.Wrapping, packing and loading
(Definition of overpackaged adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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