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In this guide, we discuss the sustainability of plastic across a range of sustainability indicators. We discuss plastic as a material, but we also look at the sustainability of various plastic products such as bottles, bags and straws. This guide compliments our separate guides comparing the sustainability of plastic as a material to other materials … Read more

In this guide, we compare different types of straws, and look at which ones might be best from a sustainability perspective, but also from a practical perspective. We compare plastic, paper, metal (stainless steel), glass, bamboo, & other types of straws.   Summary – Which Straws Are The Most Eco Friendly, & Best Overall? Which Straws … Read more

In this guide, we compare the different materials of bag – plastic, paper, cotton, composite, and different reusable bags. We look at which ones might be best environmentally, practically, and from an overall perspective.   Summary – Which Type Of Bag Material Is Best? Which Bag Is Best Environmentally? We’ve referenced a few popular lifecycle … Read more

In this guide, we compare boxed water that comes in boxes, cartons (like Tetrapak) and paper packaging, to plastic bottles and other types of bottles. We consider which one might be more sustainable across a range of indicators.   Summary – Is Boxed/Carton/Paper Water Better? – What’s The Most Sustainable Option Overall? From a sustainability … Read more

In this guide, we discuss whether plastic bottles, bags and straws should be banned or not. We look at some of the reasons for, and against, along with other relevant considerations. This guide compliments a separate guide we put together on whether humans can realistically live without plastic.   Summary – Should We Ban Plastic … Read more

In this guide, we compare the pros and cons of plastic, glass, and metal (stainless steel and aluminum) bottles. We also look at which material of bottle might be best from a sustainability/environmental, cost and practical perspective.    Summary – Which Bottle Is Best? Ultimately, which bottle is best comes down to how exactly you … Read more

The guide below is a case study on glass recycling in the United States. We outline some of the main challenges with recycling glass in the US, and potential solutions for increasing glass recycling rates.   Summary – Glass Recycling In The United States Recycling Rates In US vs Other Countries Compared to up to … Read more

We previously put together a separate guide on the pros and cons of waste incineration in general. However, in the interest of finding out the best way to dispose of plastic specifically, we’ve put together the guide below outlining the pros and cons of burning/incinerating plastic.   Summary – Pros & Cons Of Burning/Incinerating Plastic Each … Read more

We previously put together a separate guide on the pros and cons of landfills in general. However, in the interest of finding out the best way to dispose of plastic specifically, we’ve put together the guide below outlining the pros and cons of sending plastic to landfill.   Summary – Pros & Cons Of Sending … Read more

Using plastic as a material in general has it’s pros and cons. But, it’s worth pointing out that there are different categories of plastic (beyond the basic types of plastic), and some types of may be more harmful or problematic in different ways compared to others. In the guide below, we’ve outlined some of the main types … Read more