Two, I had a knack for remembering what kind of packing material was best for which fragile object, and I immediately understood why it was better that personal-size bags of chips be torn vertically, while family-size bags be torn horizontally, and where the tabs should be located to al-low each sort of tearing.

NPR: Chapter 1

Rubbish everywhere, bags torn open by foxes, cats, and birds.

BBC: Missed rubbish collections: Your comments

On each landing small paper bags sat bulging with rubbish, many of them punctured or torn.

NEWYORKER: Naima