ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Determine your food storage needs - especially for dry goods
- Target food storage needs that likely exceed multiple large mason jars
- Find storage space for your large Montana jars
- If needed, grab a scoop to also make using Mondata jars easier
- Use a grease pencil to label jar contents and storage date
EMBRACE
- Won't emit microplastics when disposed of
- Won't leach plastics into stored food
- Easy to open lids which makes access ideal
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic food storage jars
AVOID
- Will inevitably end up in landfill at end of life
- Will leach plastic into certain foods - especially oily foods
- Will develop cracks and stains over a time-limited lifespan
Noteworthy Product Attributes
These jars will likely last a lifetime and are great for storing bulk items. However, replacement lids may not be easy to find compared ot large mason jars.
Overall Sustainability Score - 93 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Made close to its target market. The lid is made in China. Glass jar is made in the USA.
Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Made close to its target market. The lid is made in China. Glass jar is made in the USA.
Cost (Score - 7/10) - Costs about 4X as much as plastic alternatives.
Packaging (Score - 6/10) - Comes in mostly cardboard packaging with some plastic wrap.
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Ideal for storing dry goods. Easy access lid compared to mason jars.
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Traditional look and feel. Easy to access versus a screw-top jar.
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Traditional look and feel. Easy to access versus a screw-top jar.
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Ideal for bulk goods that require more volume than large mason jars can provide.
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - All metal and glass constructions so can be disposed of without emitting microplastics.
Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Both glass and metal are infinitely recyclable.
