The issue is in a capitalist society that saving of cost is not going towards a more efficient production method, or even being passed on to the consumer, its going in the pockets of the board and shareholders.
Effectively this news story can be reduced to 'Plastic lid swapped for new plastic lid which makes company more money.'
Wealth creation isn't zero sum. If it was we'd still be quibbling over sticks in caves. In a competitive environment, innovations can and does lead to lower-cost products for consumers, especially from new entrants in the market.
Effectively this news story can be reduced to 'Plastic lid swapped for new plastic lid which makes company more money.'
Its not cynical, its the truth.