ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Buy some mason jars to store your almonds
   
2. Buy your bulk almonds
   
3. Transfer your almonds to the mason jars
   
4. Find a place to put your almond-filled mason jars
   
5. Pull out your nut jars and use them as needed

EMBRACE

1. Organic
   
2. Avoids single-use packaging
   
3. Cost-effective
   
4. Supports farmers directly
   
5. Can be stored for almost 2 years

AVOID PRODUCT TYPE

Small pack purchases of almonds

AVOID

1. Single-use packaging that is not recyclable
   
2. Ultimately costs more
   
3. Typically not organic

Noteworthy Product Attributes

Can be stored for almost 2 years

Overall Sustainability Score - 83 / 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 - 6/10) - Costs about as much as plastic alternatives

Packaging (Score - 9/10) -  Uses mostly cardboard and paperboard for packaging, but has some plastic

Effectiveness (Score - 9/10) - Perfect purchase for anyone making almond milk at home

Lifespan (Score - 9/10) - Perishable by nature but can be stored for up to about 2 years

Fun (Score - 9/10) - Store them away in mason jars and always have almonds available. Makes it fun to make nut milk

Relevance (Score - 9/10) -  Perfect bulk almond option for those making nut milk on a regular basis

Disposal (Score - 9/10) -  Consumable. Completely compostable and biodegradable

Recycling (Score - 3/10) - Packaging is recyclable