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  • How 70s, 80s and 90s Kids Fell in Love with Nature (Part 1)

    How 70s, 80s and 90s Kids Fell in Love with Nature (Part 1)

    Peeling Back Memories: How Milk Tins Unveiled Nature’s Wonders to 80s Kids

    As a kid growing up in the 80s, few thrills matched hearing Mum unpack milk tins after her grocery run. It wasn’t just about the creamy goodness inside; for me, the real excitement lay in carefully peeling off the labels to reveal hidden treasures.

    These weren’t ordinary labels, but windows into natural marvels. Each one showcased vivid depictions of birds, fish, or exotic plants not typically sighted in our neighbourhoods, providing glimpses of a world far beyond our urban surroundings.

    Notice the instructions for feeding condensed milk to infants. I guess formula milk wasn’t as accessible then, and people were generally poorer during that time.
    My favourite out of all these labels is the Three-Spot Gourami as I used to keep them in my aquarium.
    The “Common Shama” (Copsychus Malabaricus) is now known as “White-Rumped Shama”

    I can’t help but wonder if others share similar fond memories. Do you, too, recall the excitement of carefully peeling off Milkmaid labels, revealing a hidden world of exquisite flora and fauna illustrations? I’d love to hear your stories and experiences – did you collect these labels, trade them with friends, or simply admire them before discarding?

    Thank you Milkmaid for such wonderful memories! (The above are my personal collections).

    Written by Lucas Teo