As things go, this is not a biggie, but it has bugged me my whole life and has not been improved in all that time. Why can't the makers of shortening and lard wrap the stuff in a way that doesn't get greasy fat in every nook and fold of the paper? Butter wrappers don't have that problem. Then, after cutting the block of shortening, try refolding the paper so it fits neatly back in the box (which wants to blow out at the ends, itself). I know shortening comes in cans, but for some reason (cheapness?) I have chosen to wrestle with 1lb boxes forever.
I know there is a better way.