ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Pick up one of these baskets as a Valentine's Day gift
- Enjoy it thoroughly and use it for days beyond Valentine's Day
- Find joy in simple excursions where you can sit and talk in nature
- Find a good storage place for this basket so you can easily access and use it over and over again
EMBRACE
- This basket uses almost all non-plastic, natural, and recyclable components
- Plates are porcelain flatware is steel, and stemware is glass. The basket body is natural wicker
- The basket has a lifetime warranty signally quality and a long service life
- Made of infinitely recyclable and biodegradable components. When this picnic basket reaches the end of its life, it will emit no microplastics
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Insulated Cooler Picnic Basket
AVOID
- Avoid plastic when you can - small decisions add up
- Insulated plastic is a combination of plastic and aluminum - this mixed material makes this product nearly impossible to recycle
- These containers are low quality and are effectively disposable
- Once they are disposed of they end up in landfill or worse...our waterways where they emit microplastics
Noteworthy Product Attributes
High-quality, charming picnic basket that is perfect for 2. Comes with a lifetime guarantee. Has everything needed to create a romantic getaway
Overall Sustainability Score - 77 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the primary target market
Distribution (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the primary target market
Cost (Score - 5/10) - Costs about 30X cheaper near disposable insulated plastic options
Packaging (Score - 7/10) - Contains some plastic wrap for various internal components
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Ideally suited for a picnic for 2
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last years approaching a lifetime. The product comes with a lifetime warranty
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Has everything you need for a romantic picnic for 2. Comes in a fun heart shape
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Has everything you need for a picnic for 2
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Contains recyclable and biodegradable components. Nearly no use of plastic
Recycling (Score - 5/10) - Has recyclable glass stemware and stainless steel recyclable flatware
