At the recent AGM, we discussed the strange phenomenon of the rather beautiful mouldings and protective packaging which stands between us and 'stuff' we buy. Andrew held a tiny, perfectly formed, clear perspex moulding of four half-egg shapes in his palm. It reminded me of a recent photograph I took of a clear plastic container for four small tartlets as I washed it in the sink prior to recycling in the blue wheelie bin. Gemlike and glittering. Rubbish really.