Ball: Jar Canning Amber Microwaveable and Dishwasher Safe (1/2 gal, Set of 6)

ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Find a place to store your mason jars
   
2. Find a place to store your mason jar lids
   
3. Use your mason jars and replace lids as necessary

EMBRACE

1. Won't leach plastic into your food
   
2. Made of infinitely recyclable glass
   
3. Uses standard lids so you can always get more standard lids if lids are lost
   
4. Can be used for countless other purposes

AVOID PRODUCT TYPE

Plastic food storage

AVOID

1. Plastic storage containers will each plastic into food
   
2. Ultimately these containers will end up in landfills and emit microplastics
   
3. Not really cheaper than more sustainable options

Noteworthy Product Attributes

Can last for decades

Overall Sustainability Score - 93 / 100

Score Breakdown

Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Manufactured close to its target market

Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Manufactured close to its target market

Cost (Score - 7/10) - Costs about as much as plastic alternatives

Packaging (Score - 6/10) -  Uses mostly cardboard and paperboard for packaging, but has some plastic

Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Perfect purchase for anyone making almond milk at home

Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Perishable by nature but can be stored for up to about 2 years

Fun (Score - 10/10) - Store them away in mason jars and always have almonds available. Makes it fun to make nut milk

Relevance (Score - 10/10) -  Perfect bulk almond option for those making nut milk on a regular basis

Disposal (Score - 10/10) -  Consumable. Completely compostable and biodegradable

Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Packaging is recyclable